Identification: What succulent is this ?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by VegasPlantGuy, Feb 21, 2004.

  1. VegasPlantGuy

    VegasPlantGuy Active Member

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    One of my customers would like to know. This plant pictured is approx. 3 ft. in height at present. A described succulent with rather sharp tips.
     

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    could be Sanseveria species, aka Mother in laws tongue.
     
  3. Chris Klapwijk

    Chris Klapwijk Active Member 10 Years

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    VegasPlantGuy, can you post a close-up? The picture does not reveal enough detail about leaf structure and without a flower it is next to impossible to make a positive id. I'm not sure it is a Sansevieria
     
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    attempting to gain clarity

    Thanks for the input guys ! I mentioned to the customer that it looked like Mother in laws tongue, they said no - the leaves to too thick. I've requested a better photo, and more extensive descriptions. I'll post as soon as I get. Thanks again !
    Frank
    da plant guy
     
  5. Douglas Justice

    Douglas Justice Well-Known Member UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society 10 Years

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    Sansevieria it is, but S. trifasciata it is not. I'd bet on Sansevieria pearsonii or S. cylindrica.
     
  6. Chris Klapwijk

    Chris Klapwijk Active Member 10 Years

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    Doug, see here, here and here for Sansevieria pearsonii; see here, here, here and here for S. cylindrica.
    Image attached is a 3x magnification of the one above.
    I'm still not convinced it is a Sansevieria.
     

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    I got either Sansevieria pearsonii or Cylindrica

    But I give up on which it is, any ideas? Also any information on propagating would be appreciated. Whatever it is, it is a tough plant!
     

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  8. Re: I got either Sansevieria pearsonii or Cylindrica

    I think after looking at your photos it is pretty safe to say you have Sansevieria cylindrica. Propagation is easiest done by dividing the rhizome type root system. Done during warmer months plants will readily grow with little attention. Water when dry to prevent rotting rhizome until plant has established root system. I do believe Sansevieria can also be propagated by leaf cuttings, where a section of the leaf is wedged into a sandy propagating mix. I'm not sure if this possible for all varieties but if you do try be sure to keep pieces in the correct upright position after cutting.
    Hope that helps!
    S.S
     

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