Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Not Available
India
Types
Not available
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Sword-like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
Cardon
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Cardon
Snake plant
In French
Cardon
Snake plant
In Spanish
Cardon
Snake plant
In Greek
Cardon
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
Cardon
Snake plant
In Polish
Cardon
wąż roślin
In Latin
Cardon
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Cardon and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Snake Plant. Cardon has thorns and Snake Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Snake Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Snake Plant
Season and care of Cardon and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Snake Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Snake Plant Physical Information
Cardon and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Snake Plant are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardon and Snake Plant
Care of Cardon and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.