Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
India
Types
Not Available
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Chionodoxa
Snake plant
In French
Chionodoxa
Snake plant
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Snake plant
In Greek
Chionodoxa
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Snake plant
In Polish
Chionodoxa
wąż roślin
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Snake plant
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Properties of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Snake Plant. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Snake Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Snake Plant season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Snake Plant Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant
Care of Chionodoxa and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.