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Amateur question. What is this Sans?

I almost bought this plant today, but I’m feeling overwhelmed with winter coming. Feeling Tempted to go back? Can you tell me the name?

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    For some reason, today I can only post one picture at a time, and only in the comments

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    Looks like Masoniana

    hellkitchenguy Manuel thanked bossyvossy
  • 7 years ago

    bossyvossy, I thought Masoniana was bigger and wider

  • 7 years ago
    1st picture in the second post - The reddish hue of the stalks makes me think it is a red concinna.
  • 7 years ago

    Manuel, I buy some Sans from a local grower who sells through a local nursery. I know he buys online and propagates like crazy, then sells. Sometimes he labels accurately, but other times his labels are way off and I end up with a NOID "mystery" plant. I bought a Sans awhile back that he labeled "Sansevieria Mafinga." Couldn't find that exact name through any online search, but it did bring up photos of plants from that region that looked somewhat like the plant I bought -- and somewhat like the one you are showing.

    If you try Sansevieria Mafinga, you might find images that give you a hint. I suspect that their are lots of hybrids that come from that region of Africa. I have seen a number with moderately-wavy leaves and red borders. At any rate, the one you pictured is a beautiful plant. (I'd buy it!)

  • 7 years ago

    Sorry I don't know what it is, but it's not Masoniana (yes, that has much wider leaves, no ruffle edge).


    I almost want you to go back & get it for me Manuel, I've got the room. I hope to get to that market at the end of the month & get some new Sans; I'll finally have some weeksdays off from work & will be able to get there during the week.


    It's a nice one, whatever its name ;>) The reddish leaf edge is lovely.

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    Masoniana does not start out with the characteristic wide foliage. They get bigger (wider) with time. Also, foliage in s. Masoniana “Congo” can display the red edging. I grow this Plant and very familiar with all its growing stages.

    hellkitchenguy Manuel thanked bossyvossy
  • 7 years ago

    Could it be a Sudwala Caves?

    hellkitchenguy Manuel thanked Robdb8
  • 7 years ago

    I have no idea what it is, but its beautiful.

  • 7 years ago

    robinswfl, It was even more beautiful in person, but I think I'm going to skip it. I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed thinking about how I'm going to take care of my plants this winter

  • 7 years ago

    Manuel, I can understand that. I have too many Sans -- and yet, no winter problems with weather, since I live in Florida. But, even with that, I am paring back my collection a bit, giving some away to the neighbors of friends who grow plants. I think there's a point of critical mass, after which the "gotta' HAVE it" feeling becomes easier to harness -- and for myself, I think I've reached that point.

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    Manuel, what is your set up at home? Do you live in a small place? I would fine room for that one eve if it was a space on the bathroom sink. ha. It's beautiful and quite different. Good catch

    Mike

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    Mike, I live in a small, 2 bedroom apartment in the very center of Manhattan. I have about 3 good windows and 2 not so great ones, and 2 useless. I think when I moved in I must've gotten twice the amount of sun I now get. So many new buildings have been going up in this area. Most of the buildings here used to be 5 or 6 stories high. Now it's full of skyscrapers, and more are being built. If it means anything to you, I'm on 36th street and 10th avenue., right at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel. I think the building is about 100 years old. There is a date somewhere by the entrance way. I will have to check that. I've placed many hooks on the window frames to hang plants on, but can't hang anything from the ceiling. The electrical system must not be in such great shape either, because the circuit breakers jump very easily when I'm vacuuming. during good weather I have many of my plants on the fire escape, especially the hanging ones that I prefer. I've placed hooks on the outside of the two windows that face the fire escape, and I have several Rhipsalis, Dischidia Million Hearts, Senecio Jacobsenni, Sansevierias there. On the roof of the building I have desert cacti and a few others, including a huge Sans Trifasciata. The desert cacti I can leave in the landing right as you walk in from the roof during the winter. I find that even though is right next to the roof doors, it doesn't get cold. There's a skylight there, badly situated, but it does allow the plants to receive sunlight for about 4 hours a day. I'm not supposed to have plants up there, but in a small 5 story building (15 apartments total in the building), I can get away with much.

    I didn't bother proof reading this long message for spelling errors...

  • 7 years ago

    Dam that sounds pretty good to me Hellkitchenguy. I don't know your first name, sorry. But that sounds like a great set up especially for all your hanging ones. I was wondering if you had more room. I have been watching you post here for quite some time and you are a very nice person. YOu must be a great cook too by the name, ha.

    I ahve lots of good hanging plants I would share with you anytime. You just privately mesaage me and I will share some great cuttings when I cut many back before I bring them in. I don't mind sharing with you at all. I have all kinds of Philos, pothos, Hoya,unique TC and CC, handing succulents and many more I ned to trim that easily root. Stay in touch and I will freely hook you up. That is what I do for good people like you.

    By the way, pictures of your set up, some of your plants and space would be awesome. I am curious as to how it all looks put together. You describe it well. I too put many cacti and succulents on my flat roof. It's a riot. I have to climb a ladder every day to water them until the weather cools off which it is now. I have sprayed them all before they come in.

    If you'd like, I'll post a few here that I can show you)

    Mike

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    Karen, so good to see you have been around and I hope you are doing well. I always wonder how all your plants are faring and you. Boy, have we known each other for years and we are still here. I like that)) Wishing you all the best


    Mike

  • 7 years ago

    Speaking of being here a while, I remember Norma correcting me for ever guessing at a sanseveria. She said it is some times almost impossible even for the experts. You must know where it came from, hard or soft leaves, smooth or ruff surface to leaves and several more. I learned so much from her and others here. But I still guess at some plants at times.

    Sorry, don't know that one.

    PS, I hope Norma is doing well.

  • 7 years ago

    It's still fun to take a stab at it :)

  • 7 years ago

    Update: I went back, but the plant was gone. Originally there were two. The prettier one was bought. I ended up buying a few other things. More Ballyis to fill in a basket I have. More cylindricas, 3 Senecio stapiliiformis.


  • 7 years ago

    Manuel, I would have bought up all those hahnii 'Solid Gold's you showed before. Hardest to keep but maybe that's why I love them. I have one from a pup from Gold Hahnii. No doubt that's where he got his.



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    I went back again just now. They had more, and I bought one. Here it is on my roof. That’s the Lincoln Tunnel right behind. I can only post one Picture at a time now

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  • 7 years ago

    So can we caption the shot above 'Sans in the City'? Nice, I should have had you buy me one too. Congrats, it's a handsome form.

  • 7 years ago

    I have never been to N.Y.. Does the Lincoln tunnel leave Manhattan to the mainland?

  • 7 years ago

    Beautiful plant, Manuel -- and you gave it quite the view too! Hope it thrives for you.

  • 7 years ago

    I'm glad you got a handome plant. Quite attractive, the edges, the splotches.

  • 7 years ago

    Karen S : I love your caption! aloebot: The Lincoln tunnel connects Manhattan to New Jersey. robinswfl: Thank you. I'm really enjoying it. Shana Lee: Thanks. I love those splotches of color it has. The edges are almost red. myermike_1micha: thanks for your geneorous offer, but I've officially reached my limit. Stush2049: I'm done for awhile buying plants. Hahniis are a challenge for me, and I'm going to concentrate on keeping the few I have alive

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    Your plant Is beautiful!!! Is This the same - Sudwala Caves?

  • 7 years ago

    There was a talk about this a while ago here. You would have to be an expert to be able to properly give a ID. Just too hard.

  • 7 years ago

    Wow, jstropic, is that close!

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    This is Sansevieria concinn ? Maybe Sansevieria sudwalla!!!

    hellkitchenguy Manuel thanked RoNin Lo
  • 7 years ago

    RoNin Lo : You guys know better than I do. The plant so far is doing very well. I have it on a windowsill where it gets direct sun for a few hours a day. I water it liberally, and fertilize frequently,


  • 7 years ago

    What Market are you and Karen talking about, the one @ Union Sq?

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