Sansevieria aethiopica (Bowstring Hemp, Snake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | aethiopica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-50 |
| Height | 40-50 cm |
| Spread | 20-30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Mass planting or potted houseplant. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, sandy and rocky soils with full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Found in dry savannahs. |
| Leaf Description | The sword-shaped leaves are 75 cm long and green with pale green lines throughout. |
Photographs
Sansevieria aethiopica, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.