Sansevieria masoniana
Mason's Congo
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Sansevieria |
Species |
masoniana |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10a-11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Temperature (°C) |
-2 to above 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
30 -40 |
Height |
90-150 cm |
Spread |
60-120 cm |
Growth |
Slow |
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. |
Notable Specimens |
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
By dividing rhizomes, (including offsets). |