Sansevieria grandis (Somali Hemp, Somali Good Luck Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusSansevieria
Speciesgrandis
SynonymsAgave grandis var. zuluensis
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginKenya and South Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - 5
Height0.5 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA succulent that has oval shape leaves that come from underneath. They stand erect to form a column over time.
ShapeRosette of erect leaves eventually forms a vase-like structure at maturity.
PropagationBy dividing rhizomes.
CultivationIt prefers warm, sunny locations, but tolerates some shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Best grown in a soil based potting mix.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatRocky hillsides; sometimes under trees or on termitaria on poor sandy soils; often forming dense large colonies.
Bark/Stem DescriptionStemless herb with bright rhizome.
Leaf DescriptionBroad, pointed leaves are lanceolate to linear with a wavy leaf margin. They have a mottled pattern of bluish green and white, 45-90 cm long, 10 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionFragrant, white flowers are tubular and arranged in a spike inflorescence.

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