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Sansevieria aethiopica
Bowstring Hemp, Snake Plant
Origin: Native to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Kenya.
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Sansevieria |
| Species |
| aethiopica |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 40-50 cm |
| Spread |
| 20-30 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Mass planting or potted houseplant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well drained, sandy and rocky soils with full sun. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Found in dry savannahs. |
| Leaf Description |
| The sword-shaped leaves are 75 cm long and green with pale green lines throughout. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed or division. |
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