Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
India
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
False Indigo
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
इंडिगो
In German
Snake plant
falsches Indigo
In French
Snake plant
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Snake plant
Falso Indigo
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Snake plant
false Indigo
In Polish
wąż roślin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Snake plant
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Agavaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and False Indigo
Season and care of Snake Plant and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and False Indigo Physical Information
Snake Plant and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and False Indigo are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Snake Plant and False Indigo
Care of Snake Plant and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
