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Sansevieria hyacinthoides

by Johan Wentzel

Sansevieria hyacinthoides
Common Name
Mother-in-law's tongue
Plant Type
Perennial
Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a hardy perennial with succulent, loose clusters of mottled, flat leaves. Gorgeous sprays of white flowers with a faint scent open at night. Plant in semi-shade or shade.
Plant Description

Sansevieria hyacinthoides is a  hardy perennial with succulent, loose clusters of mottled, flat leaves. They multiply at the base from a rhizome with offshoots. The leaves are erect,  in loose clusters, arising from the ground, flat ( ± 60 × 8 cm), dark green with paler markings and margins red. Gorgeous sprays of white flowers with a faint scent open at night. These are followed by large orange berries that are relished by birds.

Plant Sansevieria hyacinthoides in semi-shade or shade.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Skoonma-se-tong
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Savannah, rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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