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Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law's tongue)
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Other names
Mother-in-law's tongue, Mother-in-law's nose, Snake plant
Genus
Sansevieria Sansevieria
Species
S. trifasciata - S. trifasciata is a tender evergreen perennial comprising clumps of succulent, sword-shaped, pale green leaves with dark-green stripes.
Sansevieria trifasciata is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spiky, Upright
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Vine weevil Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Leaf cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law's tongue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a free-draining compost in good light but not direct sunlight. Water moderately.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Other names
Mother-in-law's tongue, Mother-in-law's nose, Snake plant
Genus
Sansevieria Sansevieria
Species
S. trifasciata - S. trifasciata is a tender evergreen perennial comprising clumps of succulent, sword-shaped, pale green leaves with dark-green stripes.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spiky, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Leaf cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Sansevieria trifasciata (Mother-in-law's tongue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow indoors in a free-draining compost in good light but not direct sunlight. Water moderately.
Soil type
Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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| Soil types: | Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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