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