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Sansevieria trifasciata (Variegated Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law Tongue)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 43014

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Liliales Family: Liliaceae Genus: Sansevieria Species: Sansevieria trifasciata

Common Names add Mother-in-Law Tongue edit | delete Snake Plant edit | delete viper's bowstring hemp edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Fragrant Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Succulent Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Variegated   Leaf Shape edit Spear-shaped   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Greenhouse Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Shade Garden Tropical Garden Xeriscaping   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Full Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit White Green   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Division Leaf Cuttings   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 10 2009 This plant can cause skin irritation to individuals with sensitive skin. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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