General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Other: Flowering is erratic. Unlike plants such as agave which die after flowering, Sansevieria will simply cease to produce new leaves. The flowered plant will continue to grow by producing plantlets via its rhizomes or stolons.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Stolons and runners
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 796 (Expired)
Parentage: Sport of: Laurentii

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Common names
  • Snake Plant
  • Sansevieria
  • White Snake Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Dracaena
  • Synonym: Sansevieria

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2022-04-29
Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2017-11-26
I've had both for over 5 years and Sansevieria in the smaller pot
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-06-28
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2014-11-24

Date: 2013-10-30

Date: 2009-10-27
If you could have only one Sansevieria, maybe this is the one to
Location: Clarksville, TN
Date: 2017-10-07

Date: 2010-04-21

Date: 2013-10-30
Location: February 2023 | Fairfax VA
Date: 2023-02-25
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-08-10

Date: 2014-02-09
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Date: 2013-03-23

Date: 2013-03-23

Date: 2013-03-23
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2023-12-30
Location: Nationale Plantentuin (Meise - Brussel - Belgium)
Date: 2019-12-03
Location: DISCLAIMER: This is an old photo from an old phone. I don't know why, but the photos look "deep fried". sorry about that.

Date: 2014-03-04

Date: 2014-03-04
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Date: Aug. 2011
another image of just potted up after purchase
Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. 
Date: Aug. 2011
Just potted up after purchase

Date: 2010-05-25

Date: 2013-03-23
Location: Nationale Plantentuin Meise (Botanical Garden near Brussels)
Date: 2023-01-17

Date: 2013-10-30

Date: 2013-10-30
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Plant Events from our members
carlysuko On October 2, 2019 Cuttings took
All three cuttings rooted, we shall see how long until new growth begins.
carlysuko On August 28, 2019 Cuttings stuck
Cut a stem into three and stuck in potting soil and perlite. Placed in shade outside.
carlysuko On August 28, 2019 Cuttings stuck
Cut a stem into three and stuck in potting soil and perlite. Placed in shade outside.
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Correct ID by Horace Mar 16, 2018 1:04 PM 7

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