Sansevieria are perennial plants characterized by their upright, stemless growth and fleshy leaves that are typically ovate or strap-like in shape. The leaves are leathery and often feature unique marbling patterns. This species produces short inflorescences that bear small, fragrant, tubular flowers that are greenish-white in color. A variety of cultivated forms exist, making them popular choices for indoor gardening, with variations in size, color, and leaf shape.

Sansevieria are perennial plants that lack stems and grow upright from rhizomes. They feature leathery, evergreen leaves that are typically oval or strap-like in shape, often displaying attractive marbling. In addition, they produce short spikes adorned with small, fragrant, tubular flowers that are greenish-white in color.

Sansevieria

Sansevieria 'Black Coral' is a perennial houseplant that typically reaches a height of about 1 meter. It features smooth, succulent leaves that range from deep green to nearly black, adorned with horizontal bands of white, grey, and green. Occasionally, mature specimens may produce upright stalks bearing aromatic, spidery flowers in a greenish-white hue.

Sansevieria 'Black Coral'

Sansevieria 'Black Dragon'

Sansevieria 'Black Gold'

Sansevieria 'Fernwood Mikado' is a vertical, rhizomatous plant that can grow up to 50 cm in height. It features rigid, succulent leaves that come to a sharp point. The foliage displays prominent bands of light and dark green.

Sansevieria 'Fernwood Mikado'

Sansevieria 'Fernwood'

Sansevieria 'Hansoti26'

Sansevieria 'Kyamasumba'

Sansevieria 'Oynx'

Sansevieria 'Snakey'

Sansevieria 'Spaghetti' is an upright, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Its stiff, fleshy leaves resemble spears and exhibit a subtle striped pattern. Occasionally, mature specimens may produce elongated spikes adorned with fragrant, greenish-white flowers. The leaves can also be braided to create a tidy, structured look.

Sansevieria 'Spaghetti'

Sansevieria 'Spikey'

Sansevieria 'Star Canary'

Sansevieria 'Supsan1402'PBR

Sansevieria 'Supsan1701'PBR

Sansevieria Sansiam Ulimi

Sansevieria abyssinica

Sansevieria aethiopica

Sansevieria angustifolia

Sansevieria aubrytiana 'African Dawn'

Sansevieria aubrytiana 'Dragon'

Sansevieria aubrytiana 'Lauren'PBR (v)

Sansevieria aubrytiana 'Metallica'

Sansevieria bacularis is a stemless succulent that maintains its greenery year-round. It features slender, cylindrical leaves with a diameter of approximately 15 mm and can grow to a height of about 1.7 m. The foliage is a medium green, accented by lighter green horizontal stripes, and new leaves develop from a purple sheath at their base. This species may produce fragrant white flowers during the spring or summer months.

Sansevieria bacularis

A vertical, rhizomatous perennial that can reach heights of up to 50 cm, featuring rigid, succulent leaves that narrow to a sharp tip. The leaves are adorned with patterned, light green stripes.

Sansevieria bacularis 'Mikado'

Sansevieria bella

Sansevieria canaliculata

Sansevieria caulescens

Sansevieria cylindrica is a perennial plant with a rhizomatous growth habit, reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features three to four cylindrical, fleshy leaves that measure approximately 3 centimeters in thickness. These leaves emerge from a basal rosette and display a dark green hue, accented by lighter green bands. In suitable conditions, the plant may produce fragrant flowers that are either pink or greenish-white, arranged in a six-lobed formation on an upright flowering spike.

Sansevieria cylindrica

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel' is a compact perennial houseplant that typically reaches heights of approximately 1.2 meters. Its smooth, cylindrical leaves, characterized by a fleshy grey-green hue with stripes, extend outward from a central rosette, creating a fan-like appearance. Occasionally, mature specimens will produce upright spikes bearing fragrant, spidery flowers in shades of pinkish-white.

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Fel012020'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Fel022020'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Handshake'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Katana'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Moto'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Motum Kenya'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Oklahoma'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Shabiki'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight' is a perennial houseplant that typically reaches a height of approximately 1 meter. It features elongated, smooth leaves that are green with distinctive stripes. Occasionally, well-established specimens may yield erect spikes adorned with fragrant, slender, greenish-white flowers.

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Supsan1702'PBR

Sansevieria dambiloensis

Sansevieria ehrenbergii

Sansevieria ehrenbergii 'Samurai'

Sansevieria fischeri

Sansevieria forskaliana

Sansevieria francisii

Sansevieria gracilis

Sansevieria grandicuspis

Sansevieria grandis

Sansevieria heickii

Sansevieria hyacinthoides

Sansevieria hyacinthoides var. latifolia

Sansevieria intermedia

Sansevieria kirkii

Sansevieria kirkii 'Farah' PBR is a perennial houseplant that typically grows to about 1 meter in height, exhibiting a more compact form compared to other varieties. Its leaves are broad, smooth, and fleshy, featuring distinctive green and yellow stripes. Occasionally, mature specimens may develop upright spikes bearing fragrant, spidery flowers that are greenish-white in color.

Sansevieria kirkii 'Farah'PBR

Sansevieria kirkii 'Pulchra'

Sansevieria kirkii 'Silver Blue' (v)

Sansevieria kirkii var. pulchra 'Metallic Silver'

Sansevieria longiflora

Sansevieria macrophylla

Sansevieria masoniana

Sansevieria masoniana 'Victoria'

Sansevieria metallica

Sansevieria mixed

Sansevieria parva

Sansevieria patens

Sansevieria phillipsiae

Sansevieria raffillii

Sansevieria scabrifolia

Sansevieria singularis

Sansevieria subspicata

Sansevieria subspicata 'Dumpling'

This evergreen perennial develops a clump of rigid, upright leaves that resemble swords, displaying a deep green hue with pale grey-green stripes. During the summer or autumn months, it may produce racemes bearing small, sticky, tubular flowers that range from pale greenish-white to cream and may have a light fragrance.

Sansevieria trifasciata

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Bantel's Sensation' is a stemless evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It features upright, succulent leaves that are dark green and adorned with irregular creamy-white longitudinal stripes. This variety seldom produces flowers.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Bantel's Sensation'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Craigii' is a robust, upright perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate, thick, and rigid, featuring prominent vertical stripes in yellow against a grey-green background. Occasionally, mature specimens will send up slender flower spikes adorned with greenish blooms.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Craigii'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Diamond Flame'PBR

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Forescate'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura' is a hardy, evergreen indoor plant known for its compact growth habit. It features a rosette of rigid, vertically oriented leaves that are broad and lance-shaped. The foliage displays a striking variegation of green and yellow, with a yellow margin that enhances its distinctive appearance. This variety grows slowly but can thrive for many years with proper care.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Gigantea' (v)

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Flame'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii' is a perennial that develops a rosette of wide, grey-green leaves accented with prominent yellow edges. This variety rarely produces flowers.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii' (v)

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Green Flame'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii' is a small, rosette-style houseplant characterized by its dark green, sword-like leaves adorned with silver-gray horizontal stripes. Primarily valued for its persistent foliage, it may also produce long stems that bear star-shaped, fragrant flowers in a light green-cream hue.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hansoti20'

This durable houseplant features a rosette of rigid, upright leaves that are lance-shaped and exhibit a pale silvery green hue. Each leaf is bordered by a subtle dark green edge and displays faint, horizontal green stripes.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Nelsonii'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Pineapple'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister' is a slow-growing evergreen that thrives indoors and can live for many years. This plant features upright, rigid leaves that are variegated with dark green and gold. The lance-shaped foliage has a unique tendency to curve and twist as it grows, forming rosettes at the base. Occasionally, it may produce white, fragrant flowers during the summer months.

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Twisted Sister'

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Variegata' (v)

Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii 'Nana' (v)

Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii is an upright, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 75 cm. Its leaves are long and strap-like, displaying a mottled grey-green color with creamy-yellow margins. Occasionally, it produces tubular greenish-white flowers, which emerge in upright racemes.

Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii (v)

Sansevieria zeylanica is a perennial plant that typically grows to about 80 cm in height. It produces a cluster of rigid, fleshy leaves that are shaped like swords, featuring an irregular pattern of dark and light green bands. Occasionally, mature specimens will send up spikes topped with greenish, spider-like flowers.