Sansevieria trifasciata 'Robusta' (Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Sansevieria |
Species | trifasciata |
Cultivar | 'Robusta' |
Category | Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
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 | 0.5 -1 m |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
Landscape | Container or massing plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. |
Propagation | By leaf cuttings or division of clumps. |
Cultivation | Can be grown in full light to deep shade in a wide range of well-drained soils. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Broad 7 - 10 cm wide by 60 cm long leaves that are a light green colour with faint longitudinal lines and a narrow dark green margin. |
Flower Description | White. |