Sansevieria

Sansevierias is a group of about 60 Agave related species from India, Indonesis and tropical Africa. A couple of species are common as house plants.

Sansevierias flowers are white on an unbranched spike, vaguely reminiscent of a hyacinth. They are often scented, particularly in the evening. They are propagated by seeds, suckers or leaf cuttings.

Species and varieties
Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant, Mother-in-law's tongue)
Sansevieria zeylanica (Snake Plant, Mother-in-law's tongue) synonym of Sansevieria trifasciata

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