Sansevieria trifasciata var. laurentii (v)
variegated snake plant
An upright, evergreen perennial to 75cm in height, with strap-shaped, mottled grey-green leaves edged with creamy-yellow. Tubular greenish-white flowers occasionally appear in erect racemes
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 | Green Grey Silver Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–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
Correct
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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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