(Sansevieria trifasciata)
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This is the lazy
college student's dream come true in plant form. This plant is tough to
kill, but easy to love. You needn't worry about light, because it tolerates
both bright and shady areas. Watering is minimal, actually, watering too
much is one of the main causes of death to this plant; if the plant sits
in water too long the roots will rot. With time, a single shoot will multiply
into a dense cluster of plants. And it doesn't take up much room because
it grows straight up.
This plant is known for it's long, swordlike, variegated, green and yellow foliage. It's sometimes called the snake plant because it is shiny with wax and the pattern on the foliage has a somewhat scaly appearance making it look like snake skin. |
Plant Specifics:
Origin | Zaire |
Growth Habits | Up to four feet tall, slow growing, will multiply in time |
Light Tolerance | Tolerable to low and high light situations |
Hardiness | Hardy plant, can tolerate hot and cool temperatures |
Watering Needs | Moderate water; water and let dry, keep dry for at least a couple more days before the next watering to decrease chance for root rot |
Propagation | Leaf cuttings, make sure you know which end is up |
Links:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com
http://www.succulentsforbeginners.com
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