School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Sansevieria trifasciata |
Pronunciation: | san-suh-VEER-ee-uh try-fass-ee-AY-tuh |
Common Name: | snake plant, mother-in-law's tongue |
Family Name: | Asparagaceae |
Plant Type: | Indoor foliage plant, Succulent or Cacti |
Key ID Features: | Leaves leathery, linear, stiffly vertical, appearing to directly arise from the soil. Snake-skin like pattern, sometimes with yellow margins. |
Course(s): | HORT 1193/1293 |
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Propagation: | Softwood cuttings, Division - above ground parts |
Plant Care: | |
Optimal Temp.: | Medium indoor temperature |
Light Level: | Medium indoor light level |
Maintenance: | Low |
Pest Susceptibility: | Scale insects, |
Location(s): (GNH) GreeNHouse Location Map |