I'm joining with Loree at Danger in sharing this week's favorite plant. Check out the comments on her blog here to see what's catching the eye of other gardeners this week.
Honestly, I'm not a houseplant person. They usually die at my house because I often forget to water them. Enter Sansevierias that don't mind being more than a little neglected in the irrigation department. First is my latest that came home with me from a visit to Portland Nursery, Sansevieria 'Kristi' Love the wide gold variegation!
Un labeled cream variegated variety I'm guessing S. guineensis 'White Striped Giant.'
These plants are so tough that they can withstand the embarrassment of being placed in silly pots.
Not sure of this variety.
Not sure of the real name but have heard these last two referred to as Birds Nest Sansevierias.
These enjoy having a little summer vacation outside but often get left in their places indoors.
For more information about these rugged plants, go here, here, here, and especially this very informative article by Geoff Stein here.
Some how I managed to kill mine ? Maybe I need to read those articles .
ReplyDeleteThat takes some talent! Congratulations. Was it growing outside?
DeleteI've been tempted a few times to buy one of these, but I have resisted so far. I like the short, bird's nest ones. I'm actually curious about the spotty plant in the picture with all the pens and pencils. Is that some kind of Begonia?
ReplyDeleteYes. Xera grows them & here is their description:
DeleteBegonia maculata ‘Polka Dot’ Zn10b (35º to 40ºF) Begoniaceae
The ultimate Martini Lounge plant this Angel wing begonia has large shield shaped leaves that point downwards clad in silver spots. To 30” tall and branching. Each leaf has a ruffled edge and is a striking madder red on the reverse. A very fun container plant for the season or as a houseplant.
You've got some beauties there! I am not a houseplat person either - for the same reason - I forget to water. Hmmm, maybe I should try one of these???
ReplyDeleteUse with caution. They're a gateway drug to other houseplants and before you know it, you could become addicted to the hard stuff. (orchids, the whole bromiliad family...)
DeleteOh that new one (at the top) is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great plant!
DeleteI like the new, short twisty varieties. We had a tall one that lived in a dark corner for many years. I finally threw it out along with most of the old house plants.
ReplyDeleteNot a house plant person any more?
DeleteLove the punk rock hairdo of the head pot with sanseveria.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fun match!
DeleteStill amazes me how many varieties of sansevierias are out there! Fab collection of this tough plant you have there!
ReplyDeleteIt has been fun collecting them.
DeleteNice Sansevierias! Like Loree, I think 'Kristi' is fantastic! The cream variegated one is S. trifasciata 'Bantel's Sensation'. I have one of those, myself. Not sure what the next one is. The bird's nest type sansevierias are all dwarf varieties of S. trifasciata. That last one looks like 'Golden Hahnii' but there are multiple, similar cultivars so I can't say with absolute certainty. I AM a houseplant person, and I keep meaning to get more Sansevierias because they are so tough and easy, but they keep getting pushed to the back burner.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have time to collect more plants once you get home! Thanks for the plant I.D.
DeleteHaha! I have so many houseplants already! A few more trees have to fall in the forest before new ones can grow to take their places, if you know what I mean.
DeleteMy favorite too, mainly because they hold up well to sporadic watering from another "not-so-good-with -houseplants" gardener. Just came back from Mexico where they are used plentifully there too. Must water mine...eventually.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to these, there's always mañana...
DeleteNot a fan of Sansevierias, but I saw them used to good effect in a tablescape that also involved chicken, I think, at a party. I'll look for the photo.
ReplyDeleteChicken and sansevierias sounds like an interesting tablescape indeed!
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