Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
India
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Snake plant
Osage Orange
In French
Snake plant
Osage orange
In Spanish
Snake plant
Osage naranja
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Osage laranja
In Polish
wąż roślin
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Snake plant
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Agavaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Maclura
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Osage Orange
Season and care of Snake Plant and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Osage Orange Physical Information
Snake Plant and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Osage Orange are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Plant and Osage Orange
Care of Snake Plant and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.