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. |
Photographs
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura', form,Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.