About
An evergreen, stemless succulent with thin, cylindrical leaves just 15mm in diameter, that can reach up to around 1.7m tall. perfumed whitish flowers may be borne in spring or summer. Leaves are a mid green with paler green horizontal banding; new growth emerges with a purple sheath at the base.
About the genus
Sansevieria are stemless, erect, rhizomatous, succulent perennials with evergreen, ovate or strap-shaped, leathery leaves often attractively marbled, and short spikes of small fragrant tubular greenish-white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toZaire
FragranceFlower
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in bright filtered light, avoiding full summer sun, or grow outdoors, in a sheltered, frost-free environment, in full sun. Tolerant of neglect; pot on only when pot bound. Protect from winter wet. See Sansevieria and houseplant cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by leaf cuttings or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free