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Sansevieria trifasciata

'Moonshine'


Silver Snake Plant, Moonshine Snake Plant, Moonshine Mother-in-Law's Tongue




Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Species
trifasciata
Cultivar
'Moonshine'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Futura Silver Offset',
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
10 - 16
Temperature (°F)
50 - 60
Height
40 - 60 cm
Spread
20 - 40 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
General Description
The leaves are almost pure silver.
Landscape
Container plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. Mass planting in tropical gardens.
Cultivation
Can be grown in full light to deep shade.
Growth
Medium
ID Characteristic
An evergreen plant with silver, strap-like leaves that grows to 60 cm high.
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
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
By leaf cuttings or division of offsets.
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