Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Origin
India
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Snake plant
italienisches Raigras
In French
Snake plant
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Snake plant
raigrás italiano
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Snake plant
azevém
In Polish
wąż roślin
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Snake plant
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Snake Plant and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.