Help identifying plant

9 years ago

Hello!

I need some help identifying what kind of succulent this is. I've had this plant for years and I have no idea what it is. I think it might be some kind of aloe, but I haven't been able to match it to any database pictures I've found. Can anyone help?

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Karen S. (7b, NYC)

9 years ago

It's a Snake plant, botanical name Sansevieria, one of the S. cylindricas, VERY nice.

This is not the more common type like you often see at maybe your dry cleaners &/or local Chinese restaurant. Looks good, are those rocks top dressing or is it potted in rocks (some folks do that)?

I also partake in the Sansevieria Forum nearby, see top of front page of this Forum, or look under Other Forums. If you wish more specific ID &/or further details, you could also post this there. You'll find various Sans. posts to read & pix to enjoy.

Any recollection where you found this handsome plant?

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
Sansevieria cylindrica
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Karen S. (7b, NYC)
9 years ago
Sorry Rina, my response was open a while & I submitted it before I saw your response.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
Karen, np!

Sara

I have same plant and it has grown a lot in about 3 years since I have it:
This is how it looked when I got it:

Almost all new growth is since I repotted it into fast draining mix. I also divided some of it, and there are new shoots growing:
Sara Kost
Original Author
9 years ago
Wow! Thanks for your help! I had no idea. The rocks on top are just for decoration, there's regular soil underneath, but I thought it looked cool.
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Sara,

It DOES look cool, I'm smitten! Keep doing whatever you're doing as it looks so good.

Gosh Rina, they really are something!! The pix too! Those 'bat' like big leaves are bizarre, sort of reminds me of S Canaliculata too.
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
Karen

That's what may travel to NYC in spring, lol.
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
9 years ago
Oh, no kidding, LOL. Well no wonder I'm so smitten ;>) Thank you!
socks
9 years ago
Karen, you are funny! Dry cleaners, Chinese restaurants! How many time have we seen tortured sans in these locations, no water, crusty old pots, etc?! I never thought about it, but you are right.