Sansevieria ballyiL.E.Newton
Dwarf Sansevieria
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : CrassuloideaeGenus : bowstring hemp
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Sansevieria ballyiis an interestingsucculentwith stolons that link symmetrical rosettes of dark fleeceable leaves with light dark-green cross - banding . The stolons arise from the bases of the rosettes , spread horizontally above earth , and can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long . The leaves are stiff , recurve , nearly cylindrical , and can measure up to 4 column inch ( 10 cm ) long .
The greenish - white flower appear on a elementary , tumid inflorescence that can reach up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in height .
USDA hardiness zones10b to 11b : from 35 ° F ( +1.7 ° ascorbic acid ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° degree centigrade ) .
PlaceSansevierias in moderately burnished or filtered light . Good location admit a spot in front of a compass north - facing window or front of a bright , sunny windowpane cover by a sheer curtain . Although the flora tolerate low lighting , bright igniter contribute out the colors in the leaves . However , acute light may cause the boundary of the leaves to turn yellow .
allow for the dirt to dry out entirely before watering , and thenwateruntil water drips through the drainage hole . Allow the pot to drain , and discard the water in the saucer . Never let the soil become marshy or let the stack stand in piss . Water meagerly throughout the wintertime . Like most lush plants lay in pee in their leaves , Sansevieriarots quickly in excessively pie-eyed filth .
PlaceSansevieriaat average elbow room temperature . Protect the industrial plant from drafts and cold temperature as it is damage below 50 ° F ( 10 ° speed of light ) .
Feedthe plant once every three weeks throughout the summertime . Use a universal - purpose plant food for houseplants dilute to one - half of the strength suggested on the container . Sansevieriais a short feeder , and too much fertilizer makes the leaves fall over .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Sansevieria .
Sansevieria ballyiis native to northeasternKenya .
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