Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura' (Futura Snake Plant, Snake plant, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusSansevieria
Speciestrifasciata
Cultivar'Futura'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-1.1) to above 4.5
Temperature (°F)30 - 40
GrowthSlow

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 CharacteristicAn herbaceous evergreen houseplant.
PropagationBy cuttings or division.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatAn 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 DescriptionThe flowers are not ornamentally significant.

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