Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Aeonium arboreum
Aeonium haworthii
Aeonium tabuliforme
Aeonium canariense
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hillside, Rocky areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Asthma, Food Allergy, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
AEONIUM
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Black Rose
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Aeonium
In German
Snake plant
Aeonium
In French
Snake plant
Aeonium
In Spanish
Snake plant
Aeonium
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Aeonium
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Aeonium
In Polish
wąż roślin
Aeonium
In Latin
Snake plant
Aeonium arboreum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Saxifragales
Family
Agavaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Sempervivoideae
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Aeonium
Season and care of Snake Plant and Aeonium is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Aeonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aeonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aeonium is Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Aeonium is Neutral.
Snake Plant and Aeonium Physical Information
Snake Plant and Aeonium physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aeonium height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Aeonium are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Aeonium flower color: Yellow
- Aeonium leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Snake Plant and Aeonium
Care of Snake Plant and Aeonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aeonium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aeonium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.