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Perennials, Tropicals > Sansevieria > Sansevieria grandis > Sansevieria grandis var. zuluensis

Sansevieria grandis

var. zuluensis





Origin:  This broad-leaved species is from Zululand, Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, South Africa.
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Species
grandis
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Variety
zuluensis
USDA Hardiness Zone
8a - 10b
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H2
Temperature (°C)
-15 - 5
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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.
Bark/Stem Description
Stemless herb with bright rhizome.
Leaf Description
Broad, smooth leaves, which are vaguely spoon-like, stiff, and upright.
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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