Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Succulent
Origin
India
Southern Africa
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Green, Red
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
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Analgesic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Elephant Bush
In German
Snake plant
Elephant Bush
In French
Snake plant
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Snake plant
elefante Bush
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Snake plant
elefante de Bush
In Polish
wąż roślin
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Snake plant
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Snake Plant and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Snake Plant and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Plant and Elephant Bush
Care of Snake Plant and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.