Bowstring Hemp
Scientific Name: Sansevieria hyacinthoides (L.) Druce
Synonym: Cordyline hyacinthoides, Sansevieria angustiflora, Sansevieria grandis var. zuluensis , Sansevieria guineensis, Sansevieria metallica, Sansevieria spicata, Sansevieria thyrsiflora
Family: Agavaceae
Sansevieria hyacinthoides in November at the Desert Botanical Garden
USDA: 9b-12
Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in Phoenix, protect on coldest nights
Heat Tolerance: Good in phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Mpumalanga)
Growth Habits: Rosettes offsetting by underground stolons, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer, keep on the dry side in winter
Propagation: Division, leaf cuttings
The Sansevieria hyacinthoides is relatively easy to grow in Phoenix. It is considered an invasive weed in Florida.
Blooming Habits:
The Sansevieria hyacinthoides blooms in winter.
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