Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: roxburghiana (roks-burgh-ee-AH-nuh) (Info)
Synonym:Acyntha roxburghiana
Synonym:Cordyline roxburghiana
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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