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Perennials, Tropicals > Sansevieria > Sansevieria trifasciata > Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Robusta'

Sansevieria trifasciata

'Black Robusta'


Sansevieria, Snake Plant, Robust Mother-in-Law's Tongue




Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Species
trifasciata
Cultivar
'Black Robusta'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
(-1.1) to above 4.5
Temperature (°F)
30 - 40
Height
25 - 120 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
‘Black Robusta’ looks like a black-leafed snake plant, but the leaves are actually a dark shade of green. The leaves have flecks of silver sprinkled throughout.
Cultivation
Grow in moderate to indirect bright light, but will adapt to low light conditions. Allow the soil to dry out before watering.
Growth
Slow
Leaf Description
A dark shade of dwarf rosettes, and the broad green leaves have flecks of silver sprinkled throughout.
Flower Description
Cream to tan in colour.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
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