Sansevieria hyacinthoides (Bowstring Hemp, Snake Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | hyacinthoides |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Southern Africa. |
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 | 50-60 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Grows well in a rock garden, container or as a foliage plant or groundcover. |
| Propagation | Propagated by leaf cuttings or division. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained soils and full to part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Naturally occurs in rocky areas or dry savannahs. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are borne in pairs of 5-12 clusters. They are 60-80 cm long and 10-20 cm wide, green with pale green markings and red margins. |
| Fruit Description | Reddish-orange berry, 1 cm in diameter. |
Photographs
Sansevieria hyacinthoides, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria hyacinthoides 'Siam Silver'