Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce – iguanatail. When friends have tentatively asked for a good starter plant, this is the one I give 'em. Anyway, thanks for listening to my little story.... just my experience with the plant... On Aug 24, 2007, ehofacket from Lake Elsinore, CA wrote: I have successfully grown this plant outdoors in Corona and Lake Elsinore California. Rhizomes and leaves of Sansevieria hyacinthoides are used medicinally. African bowstring hemp; Other Scientific Names. My cat killed half a dozen of these very vigorous potted plants by systematically peeing on them even though the pots were packed so tightly there was no room for him to stand in the pot. To them, it was different and cool looking. I do not advise using this at ALL in anyone's coffee or other liquid! Best to keep it indoors carefully (reportedly poisonous) where it dosn't spread! Common names for the 70 or so species formerly placed in the genus include mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, jinn's tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. I have found the propagation of this plant to be simple. Those of you who want it as a house plant can come get all you want just for digging it up! It seems to love to be crowded and gets taller when it is crowded. The distinction listed below, that this variety is not invasive but Sansevieria hyacinthoides is … This is the only plant he bothers and leaves in shreds. On Dec 6, 2008, kniphofia from (Zone 8a) wrote: My absolute favourite house plant. A friend once told me the Sansevieria reminded them of their parent’s nursing home. Sansevieria is also one of NASA's top 10 houseplants for removing indoor air pollution. African traditional medicine: a dictionary of plant use and applications. Perhaps Kalanchoe. I would not avoid this plant just because you had a cat. Maybe it is too overcrowded? it blooms dec-feb, and thrives! It looks more like a variegated pond iris than a snake plant (different). Will send photos when it blooms. Neuwinger, H.D. Pl. It tolerates poor conditions down to the typical dorm room over break (ambient room light, 40°F, weeks without water). The plant is a single stalk like stem and the leaves are triangular shaped with jagged edges and almost the texture of a succulent. 2: 159. i have only seen a flowering sansevieria plant once in my lifetime. 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. I understand most snake plants are native to Africa. Even without the serpent connection, many people find this houseplant kinda blah. SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute), Pretoria. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The Swedish naturalist C.P. I'm nervous but reading different comments makes me optimistic that I may be able to salvage some, if not all of the plants. U.S. Weed Information. The leaves are very attractive although I have heard about them being poisenous to cats. I recently propagated it for the first time and the little guys are doing well. A few days prior we had a short freeze I actually WAS expecting, and I'd gone out and watered heavily all plants that had been totally dry dry dry for several wee... read moreks, including both of these desert loving plants. And though it is not something you would want to eat, it's toxicity is considered quite low. I find a variety named Silver Hahnii to be supremely elegant looking. Name . . It doesn't mind being ignored. Native to the drier areas of Sri Lanka. I... read moret only gets outside in the summer because I live in Michigan, but I was so thrilled with the flowers. I don't know how accurate that claim is, but I've seen them in the wild on a coastal island in Florida, and they do grow in very dense patc... read morehes. Sansevieria trifasciata, commonly called snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue, is native to tropical western Africa. The leaves are erect, borne in pairs of 5–12 in loose clusters, arising from the ground, broadly lanceolate to ovate, flat, ± 600 × 80 mm, dark green with paler markings, and margins red. Both plants require very little attention. I had had several of these plants for years and have had great success with them. The Global Invasive Species Database contains invasive species information supplied by experts on biological invasion from around the world. Sansevieria trifasciata Prain, 1903; Preferred Common Name. I'm about to repot and divide it to spread the g... read morereenery around my office a bit. My mom said the woman told her that the plant was called "Mother-in law's tongue". I won't let mine flower now. According to information I gatherred, as well as experience, the Snake Plant will tolerate low light but performs best in med. The rhizome is eaten by mole rats. Having lived in colder states than FL, I was surprised at its reputation as an invasive weed. See more at How to Grow and Care for Sansevieria. On Jul 3, 2010, Peggy1155 from Fairless Hills, PA wrote: I think there is a lot of confusion here between the snake plant, called Mother-In-Law's Tongue and the plant called Mother-In-Law Plant (Dieffenbachia) - they are not related at all and are totally different. All my co-workers started asked me about the Snake Plant. I have two smaller ones also in various light and just purchased two of the bird nest variety from the nursery were I work. Pooley, E. 1998. Sansevieria Hyacinthoides is a flowering succulent that is used as an ornamental plant. Acyntha guineensis (L.) Medik. I'm going to keep the plant outdoors from now on, so she can't repeat this experience. It is only about 10 inches or so tall but the leave look identical to the larger plant. To the people who have had this plant and cats at the same time, I think is great that they did not get sick! I thought it smelled strange, not pleasant but not repelling, and after a few minutes I got a terrible headache. 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. Sansevieria angustifolia Baker Sansevieria ceylonica Oken Sansevieria fulvocincta Haw. I must admit that while the blooms are supposed to be fragrant, I suppose each one has their own idea of what smells nice & what doesn't. Wild flowers of northern South Africa. Common name: “pendulous {i}Sansevieria {/i}”, because of its growth form in cultivation. 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". A study was done in Hawaii on the specific problem of invasive Sansevieria trifasciata on the Islands and this cultivar is included in the Global Invasive Species database. Dave’s Garden has good write-ups on these garden centers, so you can check it out b-4 you purchase anything. Something like that.... On Mar 28, 2008, peachespickett from Huntington, AR wrote: Mine flowered indoors here in Arkansas in a sunny western window...tough plant, but the flower fragrance, as someone else here posted, literally made me almost sick. I've now taken to planting them with other succulents: twisted sansevieria spikes leaping from the center of a cascade of Christmas cactus. Do not keep this plant in the same house as small children or cats. My husband gave dumb-cane as a house-warming gift to our friends. I cleared out most of the plants but left the snake plants 'cause I didn't think they were worth the trouble. zeylanica L. Sansevieria jacquinii N.E.Br. The genus Sansevieria was named after Pietro Sanseverino, Prince of Bisignano, in whose garden near Naples the plant was found growing. I have never understood their boooming habits but just enjoy their beauty and fragrance when they do decide to In Brazil it is commonly known as espada-de-são-jorge (sword-of-saint-george). I keep it outdoors, in a pot, from mid-March to the first freeze; and indoors in my "plant room" during the winter. water normally during growth in the summer and perhaps as little as once a month in winter. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. 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. It had the buds on it for a month or so, and last night I realized it has a lovely smell of hyacinths. On Sep 27, 2003, amorning1 from Islamorada, FL wrote: On Apr 12, 2003, gaelen38 from Zephyrhills, FL wrote: I have heard the reason this plant is called "Mother In Law's Tongue is because of the properties of the liquid this plant contains. (Quite a lot of Southern sunlight, and not much heat at night.) Also, one called Sansevieria Manolin is very different looking too. Species: Sansevieria hyacinthoides. Co-workers were so impressed, they stopped over at LOWES/Home Depot to pick one up one for there desks too. It is a non-native plant that has escaped cultivation and invaded wetland areas of central and south Florida. On Jul 19, 2007, Opoetree from Oak View, CA wrote: We have had this plant for 30 years. It is in sandy soil with dappled shade in the morning. North Caution. in fact, many of the sansevieria plants i have seen grow in pots.sansevieria rarely flowers in singapore. “Sansevieria hyacinthoides” by LeveL6.de is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 The “African bowstring hemp” comes from Africa, as the name suggests. It is VERY hardy, you just can't kill it, but it can become a problem if you don't stay on top of just where you want it to be. 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. I think they are the easiest of houseplants. Its rhizomes are sturdy, fibrous and bright orange. I do nothing special to it except water once a week and occasionally dust of the leaves. Only lost a minor amount of tongues. The only problem, and it;s a big one, is that it IS indeed poisonous to cats and dogs. Van Wyk, B.-E. & Gericke, N. 2000. I will have to try to coax it to bloom again! I have not had a problem with it spreading, but I also drip it. MothogoaneNational Herbarium, PretoriaJanuary 2015, Plant Type: Ground Cover, Perennial, Succulent, SA Distribution: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Flowering season: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, Aspect: Full Sun, Morning Sun (Semi Shade), Afternoon Sun (Semi Shade). On Feb 4, 2005, nature_girl from Singapore, wrote: i have not tried growing this plant before, but here in singapore it is quite common. On Jul 23, 2014, dvcmck from white oak, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: Have several cultivars of trifasciata and have grown them all for years. Fabian, A. Aletris guineensis (L.) Jacq; Aletris hyacinthoides var. So many colors that appeal to different people, I can now see how this plant is popular again. i have never seen a pot that was destroyed by sansevieria. Text, images and maps give biological, ecological and geographical information. I guess temperature or humidity extremes could still cause problems, but not here in San Francisco. This summer we put them outside in partial sun, and one is actually getting ready to flower for the first time! My cat has really shown an interest in this plant, and will not be taking any chances on it. 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. Principal source: Compiler: IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) with support from the Overseas Territories Environmental Programme (OTEP) project XOT603, a joint project with the Cayman Islands Government - Department of Environment Review: Publication date: 2010-11-10 Recommended citation: Global Invasive Species Database (2020) Species profile: Sansevieria hyacinthoides. Natal Flora Publications Trust, Durban. I'll keep you all posted. 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. 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). This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. From what I am reading, I may be overwatering. On Oct 29, 2007, Deb3 from Granite City, IL wrote: My friend gave me a Snake Plant about 3 years ago. I am laborously digging out each root (which has run under other plant roots) and putting in a garbage bag to dispose. Dieffenbachia, however, a cat will go for in a New York minute so should never be around cats or children! After reading the comments, I'm thinking that I could be watering it too much lately. 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. – sansevieria : Species: Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce – iguanatail, bowstring hemp There is now a new variety of Snake plant, a compact version that is 4-6 inches tall and 6-7 inches wide. Now when it blooms I admire it from afar. The giant sansevieria has 2 or 3 leaves, ± 1 m high, pale green with white markings and deeply channelled. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: keys and diagnostic characters. Do not grow indoors if you have cats. it has never bloomed, but this plant is definitely a survivor. ... read moreDebbie. This plant also reminds people of a used car lots 1970’s/early 80’s office (the bad 70’s paneling and all that). The snake plant on the other hand has very straight, stiff, hard long spike type leaves that grow straight upwards. 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