Perennials, Tropicals > Sansevieria > Sansevieria trifasciata > Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura'
Sansevieria trifasciata
'Futura'
Futura Snake Plant, Snake plant, Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Sansevieria |
| Species |
| trifasciata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Futura' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10a - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-1.1) to above 4.5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 30 - 40 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| ‘Futura’ has the classic snake plant leaf pattern, but it grows much shorter. Great for small spaces and apartments. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| An herbaceous evergreen houseplant. |
| Habitat |
| An upright spreading habit of growth. |
| Leaf Description |
| ‘Futura’ has wider leaves and grows much shorter than other varieties. The leaves are primarily a silvery-green, with dark green stripes. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are not ornamentally significant. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By cuttings or division. |
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