Sansevieria trifasciata "Laurentii" or Variegated Snake Plant, is native to Africa.

It has stiff sword-shaped leaves to 4 feet (1.3 m) long by 2.75 inches (~8 cm) wide. Leaves are banded yellow on either side with a deep green, lightly banded center. It is the leading commercial variety of Sansevieria.

It is grown for the hemp-like fiber in the leaves called bowstring hemp. They are an attractive plant for pot culture and are very durable to a wide range of condition.

Blooming Time: The flowers are greenish-white and are on 18-inch (45 cm) spikes in spring.

Culture: Sansevieria trifasciata "Laurentii" tolerate the low light conditions and are very drought tolerant.

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