Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Analgesic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Erysimum franciscanum
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Franciscan wallflower
In German
Snake plant
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
In French
Snake plant
wallflower franciscaine
In Spanish
Snake plant
alhelí franciscana
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
In Portuguese
Snake plant
wallflower Franciscan
In Polish
wąż roślin
wallflower Franciszkanów
In Latin
Snake plant
Francisci Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Erysimum
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 Franciscan Wallflower
Season and care of Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information
Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
- Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower
Care of Snake Plant and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Franciscan Wallflower 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 and Remove deadheads. In summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.