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sansevieria black flame Sansevieria Black Gold Compacta Decorative PlantSansevieria trifasciata 'Black Jack' Description : Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Gold Compacta' forms dense stands, spreading by way of its creeping roots. Its stiff sword shaped leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. Leaves are banded yellow on either side with a deep green, lightly banded center. Mature leaves are dark green with light gray green cross banding. Origin: South Africa Family: Asparagaceae Height: 15 20 cm tall Light: Sansevieria

Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Jack'

Description : Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Gold Compacta'  forms dense stands, spreading by way of its creeping roots. Its stiff sword-shaped leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. Leaves are banded yellow on either side with a deep green, lightly banded center. Mature leaves are dark green with light gray-green cross-banding.

Origin: South Africa

Family: Asparagaceae

Height: 15-20 cm tall

Light: Sansevieria thrives in just about any light. Bright light to full sun, will also tolerate low light. It an excellent choice for low light conditions

Water: Allow the top inch (2.5 cm) of soil to dry out between waterings during the growing season. In winter, water just enough to prevent the soil from drying out. Over watering will cause root rot. Take care not to water the center of the rosette of leaves because they'll rot easily if kept wet.

Humidity: Mist the leaves several times a week with a spray bottle. Mist your plant more frequently in the summer growing season- the more water you can supply the blooms, the healthier it will be.

Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75 F/16-24 C. It will tolerate fluctuating temperatures, but not extreme cold.

Soil: A loose, well-drained potting mix. It can easily grow in soilless medium also.

Fertilizer: Feed a mild cactus fertilizer during the growing season; do not fertilizer in the winter.

Eliminates: Sansevieria species are believed to act as good air purifiers by removing toxins (such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene) from the air. The plant convert CO2 to oxygen at night also.

Landscape Uses : Sansevierias can be used with equal effectiveness as an accent plant or in mass in planters or beds.

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