Different growth forms and colors
Bow hemp is available in many different cultivated forms, which can have single-colored or multi-colored ("colored") leaves. These are usually outlined in white or yellow and have a more or less pronounced transverse banding. But not only in terms of color, but also in terms of color Growth form and height the individual species and their varieties differ. In addition to the strictly upright Sansevieria with broad leaves, there are also stem-forming variants or which grow in rosettes and remain quite small.
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Popular types and their varieties
The following table gives you a quick overview of the most popular bow hemp species, of which the Sansevieria trifasciata variety 'Laurentii' is probably the best known. When choosing, keep in mind that the Sansevieria not only look different, but also have quite different needs. Some species need more
Light and warmth than others. As a rule of thumb, the lighter and more colorful the leaf color, the more sun is needed. The interesting coloring is only pronounced in a light location.| Art | variety | Leaf coloring | Height | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Laurentii | light-dark green-marbled, outlined in golden yellow | up to 100 cm | strictly upright growth habit, broad leaves |
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Golden Flame | deep green, broad golden yellow stripes | up to 100 cm | strictly upright growth habit, broad leaves |
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Moonshine | very light foliage | up to 100 cm | strictly upright growth habit, broad leaves |
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Robusta | dark green | up to 150 cm | strictly upright growth habit, broad leaves |
| Sansevieria cylindrica | Patula | whitish-green, dark green transverse bands | until about. 60 cm | round leaves |
| Sansevieria francisii | – | dark-light green-marbled | until about. 30 cm | grows trunk-like upwards |
| Sansevieria hyacinthoides | – | dull green with many lighter cross bands | until about. 60 cm | very broad leaves |
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Hahnii | different bright colors | until about. 25 cm | rosette-shaped growth with broad leaves |
| Sansevieria trifasciata | Craigii | cream-yellow longitudinal bands on the leaf margin | until about. 80 cm | strictly upright growth habit, broad leaves |
Tips
Regardless of which of the mentioned varieties you choose, they all help to improve the indoor air sustainably.
