General Information
Common Name Snake Plant
Family Agavaceae
Genus Sansevieria
Species zeylanica
Cultivar
Origin Ceylon
Category Foliage Plant
Common Uses Mass Planting,Specimen
Plant in Photo
Container Size 10 in
Plant Height (photo) 03-04 ft
Width 18-24 in
Form Multi
Image Name
SansevieriaZeylanica10.jpg
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General Description
Leaf Color Dark Green, Light Green
Texture Coarse
Flower Color
General Heights Short
Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-14 in
Heights 12in-30 in
Common or Rare Common
Forms Multi
Care Basics
Water Use Low
Humidity Requirements Low
Light Level Low Light Tolerated
Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 55 F
Optimum Temperature 75 F
Minimum Light 100 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 250 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study Formaldehyde
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem Mealy Bug
Most Common Disease Problem Erwinia,Fusarium stem rot
Special Requirements or Needs
Poisonous None