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Sansevieria grandis


Somali Hemp, Somali Good Luck Plant




Origin:  Kenya and South Africa.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Species
grandis
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Agave grandis var. zuluensis
USDA Hardiness Zone
8a - 10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H2
Temperature (°C)
-15 - 5
Height
0.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A succulent that has oval shape leaves that come from underneath. They stand erect to form a column over time.
Cultivation
It prefers warm, sunny locations, but tolerates some shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun. Best grown in a soil based potting mix.
Shape
Rosette of erect leaves eventually forms a vase-like structure at maturity.
Habitat
Rocky hillsides; sometimes under trees or on termitaria on poor sandy soils; often forming dense large colonies.
Bark/Stem Description
Stemless herb with bright rhizome.
Leaf Description
Broad, pointed leaves are lanceolate to linear with a wavy leaf margin. They have a mottled pattern of bluish green and white, 45-90 cm long, 10 cm wide.
Flower Description
Fragrant, white flowers are tubular and arranged in a spike inflorescence.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
By dividing rhizomes.
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