Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura' (Futura Snake Plant, Snake plant, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Sansevieria |
Species | trifasciata |
Cultivar | 'Futura' |
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 |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | ‘Futura’ has the classic snake plant leaf pattern, but it grows much shorter. Great for small spaces and apartments. |
ID Characteristic | An herbaceous evergreen houseplant. |
Propagation | By cuttings or division. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | An upright spreading habit of growth. |
Leaf Description | ‘Futura’ has wider leaves and grows much shorter than other varieties. The leaves are primarily a silvery-green, with dark green stripes. |
Flower Description | The flowers are not ornamentally significant. |