Sansevieria metallica (Metal Snake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | metallica |
| Synonyms | Acyntha metallica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 |
| Height | 15 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By division of rhizomes or stolons. |
| Cultivation | Prefers semi-shade and should be kept on the dry side. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Sandy soils and savannah. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stemless herb with reddish rhizome to 2 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves, 1-3 per shoot, lanceolate, strongly mottled, 0,7 - 1,1 m x 4,5 - 6 cm, narrowed from the middle to a 10 - 60 cm channelled petiole. Silvery horizontally marbled and long sword like leaves. |
| Flower Description | Flowering stem 0,4 - 1,2 m tall, peduncle, rachis 31-45 cm long, raceme lax, flowers 2-7 per cluster, white, sometimes tinged red. |
Photographs
Sansevieria metallica, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.