Sansevieria ehrenbergii
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Sansevieria ehrenbergii (now Dracaena hanningtonii): Broad, stacked leaves of forest green make this plant an excellent decorative piece for many indoor environments. The leaves are bordered by white and orange margins. Although it's a slow grower, it gets to be very wide and thrives on neglect.
Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
White
Bloom Color
White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light
Maximum Height
6"-8"
Growth Habit / Shape
Vertical Grower / Tall Stem
Special Characteristic
Hard to Kill, Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
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This is the full sized variety.
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Yes! Those are common names whereas Sansevieria and Dracaena are the scientific or Latin names.
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It sounds like you have enough to grow this Sansevieria or any of the other low light tolerant varieties at the link below. If you start to see colors fading or stems stretching, you can supplement the natural light with a grow light.
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Sansevieria plants can be easily propagated using leaf cuttings. Just use a clean knife to cut a leaf off of your plant as close to the soil as you can. Then, allow the cutting to dry for a couple of days. That step is particularly important to prevent rot and grow the callus from which your new plant will grow. After this drying period, just poke the bottom of your cutting into soil. Be sure to keep the soil moist for the duration of the rooting process.
Place your potted cutting in a sunny window sill, or under a grow light, and wait. Don't be alarmed if your plant hasn't rooted after a month. Sansevieria plants are very slow growing.
You can also place the bottoms of dried cuttings in a glass of water instead of in soil. The advantage of this method is that you can see exactly when it roots. Once it does, the plant can be transferred to soil. If you use this method, be sure to change the water every week as algae will enjoy the water and the sunny window sill as well.
Place your potted cutting in a sunny window sill, or under a grow light, and wait. Don't be alarmed if your plant hasn't rooted after a month. Sansevieria plants are very slow growing.
You can also place the bottoms of dried cuttings in a glass of water instead of in soil. The advantage of this method is that you can see exactly when it roots. Once it does, the plant can be transferred to soil. If you use this method, be sure to change the water every week as algae will enjoy the water and the sunny window sill as well.
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No, we do not consider any Sansevieria or Dracaena to be pet safe. They can cause mild digestive distress if ingested. But you can browse all of our Pet Safe Succulents at the link below!
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How fast a plant grows varies widely depending on your environmental conditions. Fortunately succulents thrive when root-bound so many people go years between re-pottings. You won't need to re-pot a Sansevieria until the new pups are absolutely bursting out of the pot.
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The poke will hurt and may even break the skin, but it'll have no further effect.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
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