Sansevieria (now classified under Dracaena) includes species with significant morphological diversity, ranging from succulent desert plants like Dracaena pinguicula to tropical varieties like Dracaena trifasciata. Plants form dense clumps via spreading rhizomes or stolons, with leaves arranged in rosettes or distichous patterns. Hard-leaved species (adapted to arid climates) feature thick, cylindrical, water-storing leaves with reduced surface area, while soft-leaved tropical varieties have wide, strap-like foliage. Flowers are greenish-white, rose, lilac-red, or brownish, borne on racemes, and produce red or orange berries, though flowering is erratic and seed production rare.
Plant Care Overview
Care Guide
Essential requirements for your Sansevieria
Light Requirements
Light conditions can affect leaf color and growth rate. Adjust placement as needed based on your plant's response.
Watering Schedule
Humidity Needs
humidity
Always check soil moisture before watering. Adjust frequency based on your home's conditions.
Temperature Range
Native Climate
Native to Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia
Keep away from drafts, heaters, and air conditioners which can stress your plant.
Soil Type
Well-draining potting mix
Fertilizer
Balanced houseplant fertilizer during growing season
Consider repotting every 1-2 years to refresh soil nutrients and accommodate growth.
Propagation
Methods to grow more Sansevieria plants
Propagation via rhizome division or stolons
Plant Info
Characteristics and background information
Africa, Madagascar, southern Asia
perennial
Pet safety unknown
Bloom Season
Erratic, not seasonally consistent
Flower Description
Greenish-white, rose, lilac-red, or brownish flowers on simple or branched racemes; produces red or orange berries
Fun Fact
In China, the plant is traditionally potted in containers decorated with dragons and phoenixes.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for typical issues with your Sansevieria
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Varieties
Different varieties of Sansevieria
Thin-leafed tropical plant with wide, strap-like foliage
Succulent desert species with thick, cylindrical leaves
Species with antiseptic sap
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