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Snake plant 'Superba'

Sansevieria trifasciata

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Belonging to the Sansevieria genus (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Superba'), Superba is a variety of Snake plant. This variety is an Succulent that typically grows as an Evergreen, which is defined as a plant that retains leaves throughout the year. Superba is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Superba Snake plant is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Snake plant 'Superba' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Snake plant 'Superba'

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Keep in mind when planting that Superba is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Superba are Zone 10 and Zone 11. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for Superba as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Superba from seed

Transplanting Superba

As Superba is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Superba

Snake plant 'Superba' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Superba exhibits. Evergreen Category The category for the Superba plant. Succulent
Hardiness Is Superba frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Superba grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Superba grow best in? Zone 10 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Superba. 6.1 - 7.8
Water Requirements How much water does Superba require? Low
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Superba need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Superba in? 0°C / 32°F to Help build our wiki!
Edible? Is Superba edible? non-edible

How long does Superba take to grow?

These estimates for how long Snake plant 'Superba' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Superba to germinate? days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Superba? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Superba is ready for harvest / bloom? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Superba? = days

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