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Perennials, Tropicals > Sansevieria > Sansevieria trifasciata > Sansevieria trifasciata 'Whitney'

Sansevieria trifasciata

'Whitney'


Whitney Snake Plant




Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Species
trifasciata
Cultivar
'Whitney'
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
10a - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold 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
Landscape
Container or massing plant for interior or exterior use that needs little care.
Cultivation
Grow well in a shady area with little to no direct sun.
Shape
Upright.
Habitat
Bark/Stem Description
Stemless herb with bright rhizome.
Leaf Description
Sword-like leaves are often variegated with edges of white.
Flower Description
White to near white.
Texture Description
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
By leaf cuttings or division of clumps.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested.
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