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. |