Sansevieria hyacinthoides
'White Striped Giant'
White Striped Giant Snake Plant
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Sansevieria |
Species |
hyacinthoides |
Cultivar |
'White Striped Giant' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9b-11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1c-H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-6.7-10 |
Temperature (°F) |
20-50 |
Height |
20-50 |
General Description |
A herbaceous evergreen houseplant or tropical landscape plant. |
Landscape |
Grows well in a rock garden, container or as a foliage plant or groundcover. |
Cultivation |
Grow best in sandy, well-drained soil that is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings in full light to deep shade. |
Growth |
Medium |
ID Characteristic |
Pests |
Generally disease free. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Stemless herb with bright rhizome. |
Leaf Description |
The stiff, leathery leaves are 50-80 cm long and 3-6 cm wide. They are green with green-white bands. |
Fruit Description |
Reddish-orange berry to 1 cm in diameter. |
Notable Specimens |
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
Propagated by leaf cuttings or division. |