Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Skin irritation
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Snake plant
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Snake plant
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Snake plant
Americana Aloe
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Snake plant
americano Aloe
In Polish
wąż roślin
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Snake plant
American Aloe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Agavaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Snake Plant and American Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and American Aloe? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and American Aloe. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and American Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and American Aloe has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Snake Plant and American Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and American Aloe
Season and care of Snake Plant and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and American Aloe Physical Information
Snake Plant and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and American Aloe are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Plant and American Aloe
Care of Snake Plant and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.