Sansevieria suffruticosa typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
bowstring hemp
Sansevieria suffruticosa
Bowstring Hemp (Sansevieria Suffruticosa) is a beautiful and hardy plant from West Africa. It has broad, leathery leaves that are olive-green on top and gray underneath. Its long slender leaves arch at the tips, giving it its name. Its small white flowers emerge from the base of the plant, and its fruit is a deep red when ripe. Bowstring Hemp is known for being an excellent air-purifier that helps with indoor air pollution. It is easy to care for, thriving in almost any type of soil and in low light and requiring little watering. This evergreen perennial is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a hardy and attractive houseplant.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Leaf Cutting,Offsets,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Rarely flowers indoors Flowers
Sun:
part shade,part sun/part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Bowstring hemp prefers moderate waterings about once a week. Water the plant until the soil is definitively saturated, then wait for the soil to dry before watering again. Watering more than once a week can cause root rot if the water is allowed to stagnate in the soil. During the winter, the number of waterings should be reduced to about every 2 weeks, as Bowstring hemp likes dry soil. Be sure to water with room temperature water, as cold water can shock the plant.
sunlight
Bowstring hemp, or Sansevieria suffruticosa, is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that thrives on bright, indirect sunlight. While it does not need direct sunlight to thrive, it does benefit from at least a few hours of bright light each day. In general, bowstring hemp should receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight each day to stay healthy and happy. The best time of day to provide light for these plants is in the morning and late afternoon, avoiding the hotter and brighter midday sun.
pruning
For the bowstring hemp plant, pruning should be done sparingly, approximately 5-6 times per year, usually in the spring. When pruning, make sure to cut away any yellow, brown, or discolored leaves. Also, remove any overgrown, leggy stems that are exceeding the desired height and spreading out too wide. If the stems are too long, prune them to a few inches above the soil.
Season
Fall
Winter
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Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Sansevieria suffruticosa typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
