Sansevieria trifasciata 'Bantel's Sensation'
mother-in-law's tongue 'Bantel's Sensation'
A stemless evergreen perennial to 60cm, with erect, fleshy, linear dark green leaves with broken longitudinal creamy-white stripes; rarely flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green White | Cream Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream Green | |||
Autumn | Cream Green | |||
Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Sansevieria are stemless, erect, rhizomatous, succulent perennials with evergreen, ovate or strap-shaped, leathery leaves often attractively marbled, and short spikes of small fragrant tubular greenish-white flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass or in a frost-free enviroment. Pot on only when pot bound. Tolerant of neglect. Protect from winter wet. See Sansevieria and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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