Sansevieria History
Sansevieria turns out, are happiest in hot, sunny climates since they evolved in West African tropical forests. Snake plants thrived in a region of Africa extending from Nigeria to the Congo before becoming a popular indoor plant. Since then, the species has gained popularity as an interior house plant all over the world.
Throughout its history, this plant was known as Sansevieria. However, the plant family was added to the Dracaena genus in 2017. Snake Plants: Scientific Facts Dracaena trifasciata is the scientific name for the snake plant, which was revised recently. It is a member of the Asparagaceae plant family, which includes, as you may have guessed, a garden as well.
The plant is native to West Africa and comes in several varieties. A few of the types are Hahnii, Laurentii, Compacta, Goldiana, and Silbersee. Among the varieties, you’ll find a range of shapes and sizes, from dwarf snake plants to a twisted-sister variety with wavy leaves.
Across civilizations, the plant is known by a variety of names. It’s also known as mother-in-language law’s in English. Snake plants are known in Portugal as Espada de Sâo Jorge or Saint George’s sword. Tiger’s tail is the Japanese name for the plant.
According to NASA’s Clean Air Study, the variegated form of snake plants, or Dracaena trifasciata ‘Laurentii’, made the list of air-purifying plants. It was one of several plants that were shown to aid in the removal of toxins from the air. The plant helps to maintain its habitat clean and tidy by pumping out new oxygen, especially at night.
Varieties And Its Origin
Sansevieria Bacularis
The leaves can grow up to 170 cm long. They are dark green in color with light transverse bands. The leaf tips are soft. The white flowers appear in spring and have a purple stripe through them.
The plant loves a warm and bright location. Sunny places will be great for S.Bacularis! You can move it outside in summer. It will grow faster than usual. Don’t water too much, they just need to be watered sparingly. You might be busy with your work one day, it can tolerate short dry periods. If you live in a four-season country, make sure that you bring the sansevieria in before the first frosts
Sansevieria Burmanica
The plants’ native land is India. A rosette can have up to 13 erect, linear-lanceolate leaves. They are grass green with bright stripes and reach a length of 45 to 75 cm. On the smooth top of the leaf, there are up to three vertical stripes. The edge of the leaf is green. With time, it may turn white. Inflorescences with a length of 60 to 75 cm emerge, which are greenish-white and panicle-like.
The burmanica likes to be in a sunny to a partially shaded location. Temperature around 20°C will be the best weather for the plant. Surprisingly the Sansevieria Burmanica can handle more water than the usual snake plant! However. pay attention! During the winter you should reduce watering. Since the humidity, the environment will rose up. It has more chance to make the rhizome become wet and rotten.
During the summer you can put on fertilizer every 14 days! This type of succulent prefers potting soil with a high proportion of sand. Let’s move on to…
Sansevieria Concinna
The plant species native to South Africa. The rosette is made up of erect, lanceolate leaves that develop from a thick rhizome. They are green in hue with pale green transverse stripes and grow to be between 15 and 25 cm long. The leaf has a smooth surface and no firm edges. White spike-shaped inflorescences emerge. They can range in length from 15 to 30 cm.
Surprisingly this plant would like to live in a shady location! It won’t be weak if you keep them in non-sunny places! Maybe it’s a good option for you to put in the bedroom. Even though they originally come from South Africa, it prefers to be in 20 Celcius temperature. Water them moderately!
Drainage on the pot is important for them. Even though they can absorb more water, it has no tolerance to waterlogging.
Sansevieria Cylindrica
Sansevieria cylindrica is a kind of Sansevieria. Sansevieria is a species of Sansevieria that originated in South Africa. It’s a rare occurrence. The erect, columnar leaves can reach a length of a meter and a thickness of 2 to 3 cm. They range in hue from green to grey. Dark green transverse stripes are seen on young plants. With time, the leaves grow a bit furrowed. This sansevieria comes in a variety of cultivars, including “Spaghetti,” “Skyline,” and “Patula.”
Sansevieria Francisii
This Sansevieria is native to Kenya and has a trunk-like form with upturned leaves. The height of the person is 30 cm. These taper to a tip and are marbled from dark to bright green. Plants produce runners with a variety of offsets. Cuttings can be propagated with these.
Sansevieria Hyacinthoides
As the name implies, “African bowstring hemp” comes from Africa. In the shadow of the trees, it grows in thick, tiny clusters. The leaves can grow to be 120 centimeters long. They’re a medium green hue with dark green transverse stripes, and they’re extremely wide with short stems. They are loosely arranged in a wide rosette. Long rhizomes are produced by the plant.
Sansevieria Zeylanica
Sansevieria zeylanica is a kind of Sansevieria. Sri Lanka is home to the Sansevieria species. Sansevieria can be found in sandy and rocky arid regions. They have an erect posture and can grow to be 60 to 70 cm tall. The green-white leaves have a leathery texture. The leaf surface is dotted with green, somewhat wavy lines. The roots of the plants create a flat structure. Only repotting is required if the roots are about to rupture the pot. After that, the plant may be split.
Sansevieria Senegambica
“As the name implies, “African bowstring hemp” comes from Africa. In the shadow of the trees, it grows in thick, tiny clusters. The leaves can grow to be 120 centimeters long. They’re a medium green hue with dark green transverse stripes, and they’re extremely wide with short stems. They are loosely arranged in a wide rosette. Long rhizomes are produced by the plant.
Sum Up!
There are actually a lot of varieties from all around the world, approximately 67 varieties or more! Do you happen to collect them all? Let us know by dropping a comment down below!