Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Robusta' (Sansevieria, Snake Plant, Robust Mother-in-Law's Tongue )
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | trifasciata |
| Cultivar | 'Black Robusta' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
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 | 25 - 120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | ‘Black Robusta’ looks like a black-leafed snake plant, but the leaves are actually a dark shade of green. The leaves have flecks of silver sprinkled throughout. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderate to indirect bright light, but will adapt to low light conditions. Allow the soil to dry out before watering. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | A dark shade of dwarf rosettes, and the broad green leaves have flecks of silver sprinkled throughout. |
| Flower Description | Cream to tan in colour. |
Photographs
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Robusta', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.