Snake Plant, Sansevieria trifasciata
Suited to regions: | Subtropical |
Plant type: | Indoor Plants |
Height: | 35 cm |
Spread: | 20 cm |
Flowering time: | Spring |
Tolerances: | Extended dry periods, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Slow |
Sansevieria ‘Moonshine’ is a variety of the commonly known, Mother in Law Tongue or Snake Plant, and is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves that are olive-green with a dark edge. The spear shaped leaves arise from the base of this clump growing plant. Small and fragrant green flowers may be produced in spring, but these are rarely seen on plants grown indoors. It grows slowly to eventually reach 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide but often grows to about 35 cm tall and 20 cm wide in a container. This succulent prefers to grow in full sun on a well-drained media. It will tolerate extended dry periods, some shade, fluctuating temperatures, and coastal environments but it will not tolerate constant over-watering. Sansevieria ‘Moonshine’ makes for a fabulous indoor plant and is well suited to providing colour and texture to offices and foyers. It can be grown outdoors in warmer climates and suits Mediterranean themed gardens.
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