Product Description

Family: Asparagaceae Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Common Name: Snake Plant, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Mother-in-laws Tongue Height/Spread: Height: 2.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Sun: Part shade Water: Medium Foliage Description and Texture: Leaves rise stiffly in a rosette from a thick rhizome. Snake plant has erected, fleshy, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves are deep green with light gray-green horizontal stripes. Flower Description and Time of Bloom: Small, fragrant, greenish-white flowers bloom on mature plants in spring, followed by orange berries. Flowers and fruit rarely appear on indoor plants. Cultural Requirements—Preferences: This is an easy-to-grow houseplant that tolerates a wide range of cultural and environmental conditions. Snake plant is best grown in a soil based potting mix. Do not pour water on the center of the rosette. Water regularly during the growing season, with significantly reduced watering during winter and fall. It prefers warm, sunny locations, but tolerates some shade. Interesting Information/Problems: Overwatering often causes root rot. Watch for mealybugs and spider mites.