Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine' (Silver Snake Plant, Moonshine Snake Plant, Moonshine Mother-in-Law's Tongue)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Sansevieria |
| Species | trifasciata |
| Cultivar | 'Moonshine' |
| Synonyms | Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Silver Offset', |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 10 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 50 - 60 |
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 40 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | The leaves are almost pure silver. |
| ID Characteristic | An evergreen plant with silver, strap-like leaves that grows to 60 cm high. |
| Landscape | Container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. Mass planting in tropical gardens. |
| Propagation | By leaf cuttings or division of offsets. |
| Cultivation | Can be grown in full light to deep shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
| Leaf Description | Broad 7 to 10 cm wide by 60 cm long leaves that are a light silvery-green colour with faint longitudinal lines and a narrow dark green margin. |
| Flower Description | White to near white. |
| Fruit Description | Plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile. |
| Texture Description |
Photographs
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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