Sansevieria trifasciata
'Robusta'
Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law's Tongue
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Sansevieria |
| Species |
| trifasciata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Robusta' |
| Category |
| Annuals, Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| 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 |
| 0.5 -1 m |
| Landscape |
| Container or massing plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care. |
| Cultivation |
| Can be grown in full light to deep shade in a wide range of well-drained soils. |
| Shape |
| Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
| Leaf Description |
| Broad 7 - 10 cm wide by 60 cm long leaves that are a light green colour with faint longitudinal lines and a narrow dark green margin. |
| Flower Description |
| White. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By leaf cuttings or division of clumps. |