Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant) - Image 7

Botanical names: Dracaena angolensis, Sansevieria cylindrica, Sansevieria stuckyi

Common name: Snake Plant

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant) with long green cylindrical leaves, vertical arrangement of pointed plant foliage.
Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant) with tall cylindrical green leaves growing upright in a heavy container.
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Sansevieria cylindrica - Snake Plant

2305 Sansevieria cylindrica - Snake Plant

Snake Plant - Very showy and unusual variety of common "Mother-in-Law-tongue". Leaves are tall rounded deep green spikes.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95

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