Sansevieria masoniana (Mason's Congo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | masoniana |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | The Congo. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -2 to above 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 -40 |
| Height | 90-150 cm |
| Spread | 60-120 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By dividing rhizomes, (including offsets). |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Long, 20-25 cm wide, dark green leaves with smudged, light green spots and a unique purple-banded sheath. |
| Flower Description | On occasion if grown in bright light, it forms a stalk of white flower clusters arising from the center of the plant. |
Photographs
Sansevieria masoniana
Sansevieria masoniana, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria masoniana, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria masoniana, flower head, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Sansevieria masoniana, form, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Sansevieria masoniana, leaf, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.