Sansevieria Black Limon
Also Known As
At A Glance
Features
Origin
This cultivar originated as a naturally occurring mutation of the Sansevieria Trifasciata Laurentii. It was grown in a controlled garden environment.
Size
The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) when grown in the ground. Potted plants may reach the height of 2 feet. Flower stalks are usually a foot (30 cm) tall. The plant grows vertical and spreads only about 6 inches (15 cm) in width.
Foliage
Black limon has long, sword shaped leaves with yellow margins similar to its parent plant Laurentii. However, there are slight differences. The leaves have dark green color with non-uniform horizontal variegated bands in medium green. Each leaf is 3-5 cm wide in the middle, which is slightly narrower than Laurentii leaves. There are 3 to 5 leaves per plant.
Flower
On rare occasions, this plant produces a vertical flower spike covered in small buds. The flowers are greenish yellow in color. They are small, ovoid shaped with no fragrance.
Toxicity
Like all Sansevieria, this cultivar can be mildly toxic for humans and animals. If consumed in large amounts, it can cause symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea etc.
Growth Season
Being a Sansevieria, it grows best in warmer seasons. The active growth period of this evergreen plant is during the spring to summer. Flowering usually happens in late winter or in the spring.
Pests
Black limon is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases. It has high tolerance to Antrachnose fungal disease. It may be prone to overwatering problems if the soil is not fast-draining.
Propagation
You can create new plants by vegetative propagation. It can be planted from the rhizomes or by dividing the root-ball. Rooted cuttings take about 2 to 3 months to grow a new plant.
Growing Conditions
Water
Black limon is a very drought-tolerant cultivar. No frequent watering is required for this plant. You can water just once every other week in the growing season. Reduce the watering in winter to once a month. Let the 1-1.5 inch top soil dry out before each watering. Don't let the roots remain wet for too long, especially during winters.
Light
This plant can tolerate anything from the full sun to low light conditions. Bright natural light is great for plant growth. It has high adaptability to outdoor and indoor conditions. However, the plant prefers filtered but bright sunlight.
Soil
Well-draining and gritty soil is great for most plants in the Sansevieria group. You can use a regular potting mix made for cacti and succulents. For making your own potting mix, add pumice, coco coir or perlite in regular soil. The proportion of pure soil should not exceed 50% of the mix.
Environment
Snake plants do great in average room temperature and humidity. This particular cultivar has been found to tolerate temperatures between 65-90°F (18-32°C). It can survive cold weather if kept dry. But frosting can damage the leaves and it's better to avoid extremely low temperatures.
