Description
Snake Plants→Ceylon Bowstring Hemp (Sansevieria zeylanica)
| Ceylon Bowstring Hemp |
| Devil’s Tongue |
| Snake Plant |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Flowering is erratic. Unlike plants such as agave which die after flowering, Sansevieria will simply cease to produce new leaves. The flowered plant will continue to grow by producing plantlets via its rhizomes or stolons. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
