Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus
Origin
India
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Analgesic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
Trichocereus
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Trichocereus
In German
Snake plant
Trichocereus
In French
Snake plant
Trichocereus
In Spanish
Snake plant
Trichocereus
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Trichocereus
In Polish
wąż roślin
Trichocereus
In Latin
Snake plant
Trichocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sansevieria
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Snake Plant and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Trichocereus. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Trichocereus
Season and care of Snake Plant and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Trichocereus Physical Information
Snake Plant and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Snake Plant and Trichocereus are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Snake Plant and Trichocereus
Care of Snake Plant and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.