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