Common Name: Mother In Laws Tongue, Snake Plant
Latin Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
Size: 1 (min) to 3 (max)
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Mother In Laws Tongue, Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
Origin: Africa
Maximum Height: 3 feet
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Sansevieria trifasciata
Origin: Africa
Maximum Height: 3 feet
Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Sansevieria
species: trifasciata
Origin: Africa
Size: 1 (min) to 3 (max)
Size Description:
Notes: Excellent plant for improving indoor air quality. Frequently used as an indoor plant in cold climates. Can be grown outdoors in tropical climates
Characteristics:
Availability: | High Availability | ||
Part Shade Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like part shade. | |
Deep Shade Tolerance: | Performs Well | See other plants that like deep shade. |
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Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
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Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
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Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
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Location: Pura Vida Gardens, Costa Rica
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
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Location: Pura Vida Gardens, Costa Rica
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
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