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Sansevieria ehrenbergii

 
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Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Sansevieria (san-se-VEER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: ehrenbergii (er-en-BERG-ee-eye) (Info)

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

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:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Jul 15, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

light green colored species with long stiff leaves curled nearly into a sword shape ending with a somewhat sharp spine. Leaves arranged in a fan shaped stack. Can grow outdoors in southern California if somewhat protected from frost and in very well draining soils.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Clovis, California
Valley Village, California
Hollywood, Florida
Miami, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida



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