Sansevieria burdettii (Snake Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusSansevieria
Speciesburdettii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginNative to the Kapichira Falls area in Malawi.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1.1 - above 4.5
Temperature (°F)30 - 40

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicThe leaves are round, thick, without channels. It differs from other round Sansevieria because it has no transverse stripes.
ShapeA stemless, rhizomatous, creeping herb.
LandscapeGroundcover, container plants, and accent plant in a dry area.
PropagationBy division of rhizomes.
CultivationPrefers semi-shade and should be kept on the dry side.
Notable SpecimensQueen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
HabitatRocky riverine woodland and rocky slopes with scattered trees in shallow soil pockets.
Leaf DescriptionDark green elliptical leaves that are stiff and grow in a distichous fan shape.
Flower DescriptionA spike-like pseudo-raceme, many-flowered, peduncle 16-20 cm long, 0.6-1 cm diameter; raceme 12-15 cm long; flowers in clusters of 4-6, white, tinged pinkish brown, tube 2-2.5 cm x 1 mm wide, lobes 1.8-2 x 2 mm.

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