I tried to extract fiber from leaves that broke off while dividing a large specimen. Sansevieria guineensis (L.) Willd. Have it outdoors getting afternoon sun, and indoors in very low light. NY designers advised they were struck by the number of new varieties available. It will live happily in an office with no windows. plants at all. Hence, instead of Sanseverinia, the genus got its current name. The Florida plant industry had its start growing these plants for distribution to that chain. The leaves of Sansevieria hyacinthoides are browsed by game such as rhinoceros and antelope. They smelled so good and were so dainty for such a tough looking plant. I've now taken to planting them with other succulents: twisted sansevieria spikes leaping from the center of a cascade of Christmas cactus. or high light. Even without the serpent connection, many people find this houseplant kinda blah. DO NOT plant it outdoors... – African bowstring hemp : Species: Sansevieria fasciata Cornu ex Gérôme & Labroy Species: Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce – iguanatail, bowstring hemp : Species: Sansevieria longiflora Sims – Florida bowstring hemp : Species: Sansevieria roxburghiana Schult. Perhaps Kalanchoe. I noticed all the people asking were just younger (born 1980ish and after). They smelled so good and were so dainty for such a tough looking plant. My mother recently gave me a "baby" from a plant that someone gave her. 1996. Sansevieria fulvocincta Haw. I inherited one from a neighbor who passed away here in south central texas and it was in a HUGE pot, too heavy for me to move. On Jan 28, 2011, annlof from Camarillo, CA wrote: In my coastal Southern California garden, this plant survives on rainfall alone (usually only 13-15 in. ... Sansevieria hyacinthoides in World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. I remember this same plant from 25 years ago when I was in junior high school. I think they are the easiest of houseplants. On Jul 21, 2005, debbiewake from Charlotte, NC wrote: I had never heard that a snake plant was called a "Mother-in-law's tongue". My mom said that when she first saw the plant it had beautiful purple flowers on it. Africa Tool Used. I have found the propagation of this plant to be simple. Cordyline hyacinthoides (L.) W.Wight. On Jul 24, 2014, Clary from Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: Extremely invasive in the tropics. I had a pot of these in my unheated greenhouse when the temps in there went down to 25F. ... read more I have a little tale about this poor thing. Rhizomes and leaves of Sansevieria hyacinthoides are used medicinally. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FEPPC) lists Sansevieria hyacinthoides as a Category II non-native invasive that has not yet altered Florida's native plant communities. One day, I was looking for something in his room and moved this pile of clothes to reveal a pot with 1 stem, brown and whithered, laying in this pot. Wild flowers of northern South Africa. It may be better suited as a potted plant, so it won't spread to areas you don't want it. I have given it no care in the past 20 years. Common name: “pendulous {i}Sansevieria {/i}”, because of its growth form in cultivation. Basionym. water normally during growth in the summer and perhaps as little as once a month in winter. On Aug 7, 2011, kennedys from Jupiter, FL wrote: This plant is extremely invasive in Jupiter, FL. It is easy to maintain, and I have a brown thumb, so if I couldnt kill it, no one can! On Jun 9, 2012, MonicaBrooke from Laurel, MT wrote: I love, love this plant I got my first one 12 years ago when it was maybe 6" tall it is now almost 5 1/2' feet tall. Common Names. I believe my cat chewed on the tip of a leaf of this plant this morning -- she threw up twice, crouched down and started panting and sighing. We've always had cats and occaisionally a dog none showed interest in the plant. Van Wyk, B.-E. & Gericke, N. 2000. When friends have tentatively asked for a good starter plant, this is the one I give 'em. Sansevieria trifasciata, for which this page is dedicated, IS SAFE to plant outdoors without fear of invasion. Common Name(s): Mother-in-law’s tongue , bowstring hemp. Height: Up to four feet. Almost (but not quite) impossible to kill the thing. Anyway, if you love it, grow it but keep it contained and away from pets trapped inside -- they lack common sense where eating plants is concerned. I bet the Bahamians keep them in planters because of their deep spreading woody runners and invasive reputation [zones 9-11]. NOTHING can kill this plant!" Britton; Sansevieria angustiflora Lindb. Any suggestions? I was so surprised when it bloomed once, about 5 years ago. It has been remarkably tolerant -- drought conditions, heat, cold, freezing weather -- but, I have only seen it bloom one time...and it was wonderfully fragrant! Sansevieria grandis Hook.f. It's out next to another HUGE Euphorbia (stick plant). It was #1 on my least favorite plants list. Original plant was my grandma's! I've had many over the years. S. Sansevieria hyacinthoides; Media in category "Sansevieria hyacinthoides" The following 27 files are in this category, out of 27 total. Sansevieria angustifolia Baker Sansevieria ceylonica Oken Sansevieria fulvocincta Haw. Sansevieria angustiflora Lindb. Apparently, it came in a basket to welcome his little brother into the world. Mine bloom every summer except for the Hahnii types which have a growth pattern that reminds me of the top of a pineapple. On Apr 2, 2005, eviestevie from Austin, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: i've had my plant for about 3 years in a container. I have a problem with the leaves flopping over, and I have to put it up against the wall for the leaves to lean against. I was given the plant when she passed in 1991. On Jan 2, 2009, steadycam3 from Houston Heights, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I have had this plant off and on for 40 years and most of that time I had cats. I do not advise using this at ALL in anyone's coffee or other liquid! I couldn't get rope, much less bowstrings. My outside cats show zero interest in this plant. Requires same care as the Snake plant. Never could figure out how he did it, and it took him almost a year to kill all of them, but there was no mistaking the odor of cat pee on the plants. Under the 2019 invasive plant list of Florida (I'll add the link soon), this plant name has been updated to Dracaena hyacinthoides (Sansevieria hyacinthoides). Mine blooms every year but it isn't a sweet scent. in fact, many of the sansevieria plants i have seen grow in pots.sansevieria rarely flowers in singapore. On May 27, 2010, Newtonlady from Newton, NH wrote: My mother received the snake plant as a gift as a small plant in 1958. It is not a snake plant. I received one leaf of this in a flower arrangement 4 or 5 years ago, and I let the flowers sit in a vase too long... when I finally went to throw out the old flowers, the mother in law's tongue cutting had lots of roots! I had purchased a Snake Plant in 2007 at Home Depot for my office since I knew they grow well in office settings with the fluorescent lights. Dieffenbachia, however, a cat will go for in a New York minute so should never be around cats or children! Very bright light, afternoon shade -- big happy plants. On Feb 11, 2012, mgosz58 from Milwaukee, WI wrote: I live in Wisconsin. It tolerates poor conditions down to the typical dorm room over break (ambient room light, 40°F, weeks without water). This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. They said it was a dusty plant sitting in a window for years. I understand most snake plants are native to Africa. It has a place of prominence on the floor in our kitchen dinning area (southeast exposure). Not registered yet? Sansevieria trifasciata, however, is NOT an invasive species, and is not listed on the FLEPPC. I yield to the generations of cultural knowledge of dealing with these hardy succulents. She didn't want her breakfast. Even so, it is so slow growing it hasn't even filled in that small area. I have two smaller ones also in various light and just purchased two of the bird nest variety from the nursery were I work. I'll keep you all posted. She said their native habitat is small coastal islands, and they spread until they have filled the island, then they bloom so they can produce seeds to spread to another island. pulchra) Species and varieties Sansevieria canaliculata Sansevieria … To them, it was different and cool looking. Mother-in-law’s tongue can be confused with Sansevieria metallica (giant sansevieria), which is a robust plant and grows up to 1.6 m tall. The inflorescence is a many-flowered raceme, ± 450 mm high. Now lets look at the Sansevieria from a new point if view. Strelitzia 25. African traditional medicine: a dictionary of plant use and applications. Sansevieria angustiflora Lindb., Sansevieria grandis Hook.f., Sansevieria grandis Hook.f. I put straight liquid brush killer on it and it did nothing. I have recommended this plant to the many people that stop in and tell me they can't grow anything. The distinction listed below, that this variety is not invasive but Sansevieria hyacinthoides is … On Mar 1, 2008, Sansevieria from Orangeburg, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: Sansevieria (Snake Plants) became popular across the United States of America because they were one of the plants, along with African Violets, Jerusalem Cherry, etc that Woolworth stores sold in the 1920's and 30's. 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