Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue)

Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green and white leaves plant reaching upward in a pot.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) growing with sharp, upright variegated leaves in a black container.

Botanical names: Dracaena sp., Sansevieria sp.

Common names: Mother-in-law's Tongue, Devil's Tongue, Jinn's Tongue, Bow String Hemp, Snake Plant

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

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

All species can be divided into one of two basic categories based on their leaves: hard leaved and soft leaved species. Typically, hard leaved Sansevieria originate from arid climates, while the soft leaved species originate from tropical and subtropical regions.

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Image gallery: 14 images
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant with pointed green leaves in a close up plant photo
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant with sharp, elongated green foliage spreading from a base.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green plant with long cylindrical leaves reaching across the brown soil.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant with slender green leaves spreading out over fallen brown leaves.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green and yellow leaves close up.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) with thick, upright leaves showing distinct yellow edges.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green plant with vertical leaves in a cluster
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) growing tall with stiff, sword-shaped leaves in a cluster.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green pointed leaves with dark horizontal stripes forming a dense plant
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) growing with sharp, upright leaves covered in horizontal dark green stripes.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green leaves with orange edges close up plant
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) growing in black plastic cells with organic mulch.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant, green leaves with yellow edges, standing tall.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) foliage showing upright pointed leaves with distinct yellow and green color.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant with thick green cylindrical leaves in a close up
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) with many stiff cylindrical leaves growing from a central potting container
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) pale green leaves plant standing upright among other foliage
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) clump of upright pale green foliage growing on the ground
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green yellow plant leaves arranged in thick upright clumps.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) potted plant with thick, pointed, striped leaves in dark containers.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green and yellow leaves close up of plant.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) plant with variegated yellow and green leaves in a small container.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) green succulent plant with pointed upright leaves reaching towards the sky
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) clump of thick pointed leaves growing from the mulched soil surface
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) dark green plant with tall cylindrical leaves in a small pot
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) cylindrical leaves grow upright within a small round pot for common containers.
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) dark green plant with narrow orange edges on thick leaves
Dracaena sp. (Mother-in-law's Tongue) growing inside a small brown pot with thick succulent foliage


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