Sansevieria grandis var. zuluensis
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | grandis |
| Variety | zuluensis |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | This broad-leaved species is from Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - 5 |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Rosette of erect leaves eventually forms a vase-like structure at maturity. |
| Propagation | By dividing rhizomes. |
| Cultivation | It prefers warm, sunny locations, but tolerates some shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Best grown in a soil based potting mix. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
| Leaf Description | Broad, smooth leaves, which are vaguely spoon-like, stiff, and upright. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant, white flowers are tubular and arranged in a spike inflorescence. |
Photographs
Sansevieria grandis var. zuluensis, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria grandis var. zuluensis, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.