It is easy to propagate and is a suitable plant even for beginners.
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This plant is native to equatorial Africa and owes its name to the Italian aristocrat Raimondo de Sango, Prince Sansevier, who was the first to bring sansevieria from Africa to Naples.
Of the 50 known species, only 6 are cultivated in the country.
It is a hardy perennial plant, < it is not bothered by drought, large temperature variations or intense sun.
Appearance
Sansevieria has long, pointed leaves 5 to 6 cm wide .
They have yellowish or cream edges and irregular dark stripes.
Some species have raised leaves, while others have low rosettes.
There are usually 6-8 leaves in the pot and 2-3 new leaves grow each year.
It can reach a height of up to 1 meter, but usually reaches 50 to 70 cm.
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