sansevieria chart Assorted Sansevieria (Snake Plant) – America's Gardens Nursery

sansevieria chart Assorted Sansevieria (Snake Plant) – America's Gardens NurserySansevieria (also known as Mother in Law Tongue or Snake Plant) is an amazing plant and so easy to grow! The sansevieria plant originally came from Africa with sword like leaves have striking sculptural beauty and the care is very simple. Winter hardy in Zones 10 12, we consider these plants as houseplants in our zone (8b). Care Thick stemless, water storing leaves, vary from species to species and may be tall and sword shaped, narrow and flat, or

Sansevieria (also known as Mother-in-Law Tongue or Snake Plant) is an amazing plant and so easy to grow! The sansevieria plant originally came from Africa with sword-like leaves have striking sculptural beauty and the care is very simple. Winter hardy in Zones 10-12, we consider these plants as houseplants in our zone (8b). 

Care

Thick stemless, water storing leaves, vary from species to species and may be tall and sword-shaped, narrow and flat, or even round.  All provide another key characteristic which is drought tolerance. Sansevierias do not need much water to grow successfully. Water when soil has dried out; leaves will pucker slightly if very thirsty. Sansevieria should be planted in soil that drains well can tolerate a wide range of light conditions, from low to bright, but they generally thrive in moderate to bright indirect light. 

Toxicity

All parts of the snake plant are toxic and contain saponins, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans and pets. Symptoms are usually milder in humans.