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| So I scored this ginormous plant today. Pretty certain it's Sansevieria parva which is supposed to flower in summer and smell like hyacinths (the common name is Kenya Hyacinth). Of course there was no tag on the plant and the workers didn't know the name either (besides sansevieria...aka mother-in-law's tongue or snake plant). It fits the bill of having 9"-16" long leaves and are around an inch across. The plant itself is huge! About 31" across and 22" tall. My awesome partner talked them down from $20 to $13 so I had to take the chance...right? ;) Hopefully I'll find out for sure if it blooms in summer and it smells awesome! :) -Robert |
This post was edited by robert1971 on Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 18:08
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- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 18:05
| Close up of the leaves. |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 11:38
| I can't answer your questions, but the urge to separate this to multiple pots with more space is overwhelming! (And to remove the brown leaves.) But JMO. Lots of people probably like that look. That's a LOT of plant for $13!!!!! I've never seen a Sans in a hanging basket before. Hopefully it has a hole in the true bottom of the pot. Most hanging baskets like that have a very dangerous reservoir at the bottom of about 1/2" that can't drain. |
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- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 11:55
| Hi Purple! You made me laugh. Thank you. If it is S. parva that species is commonly grown in hanging baskets since it spreads by underground runners. I also posted on the Sansevieria forum in hopes that some expert might be able to confirm the species. If it does bloom and smells like hyacinths in the evenings then I've hit the jackpot! ;) -Robert |
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 12:27
| Aha, I thought the 2nd pic looked nicely brown-leaf-free. Well done! Yes, good point, I would actually wait to see if it bloomed B4 messing with it. I didn't say I couldn't control my urges, just that they exist, and wasn't going to leave you with the impression it was something that should be done now, especially considering your hopes of blooms were a strong factor in your decision to purchase this massive plant. Hope yours does flower AND smell wonderful! I think all Sans spread underground... ? About that hole in the bottom, is it really at the bottom, or recessed in the middle, actually above the actual bottom surface of the pot? Don't think I've ever had a hanging pot that didn't need holes added to the real bottom surface. |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 13:22
| Hey Robert! Very nice Sanseveria 'Galaxy' better known as 'Futura Superba Galaxy'! They are so beautiful and can fill an entire pot within a years time. They do flower but I am not sure if they have a fragrance. Probably at night since the ones I saw had none at all during the day. I almost bought one too! I do have a 'Parva' which looks almost like that, but the leaves have a more rounded edge and are much more stiffer. I have never seen them sold anywhere locally. The 'Parva' plant is another one of the E-bay or Internet finds if you dare go there!lol Hope all is well Hello Purple! Mike |
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- Posted by robert1971 7a OK (My Page) on Sun, Jan 20, 13 at 18:40
| Purple, It's my first sans so I've no idea if all produce runners...I'm a newbie! :) Mike, You're breaking my heart! -Robert |
Here is a link that might be useful: S. 'Galaxy'
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