Re: sanseveria

Hi Nan,
We used to have a whole knee high forest of Sanseveria, growing on the shady side of a massive Jade hedge. It thrived with no care in unamended caliche. Probably would have been a little better-looking with some water. Easy as pie here in North East LA. (of course I ripped it all out and now wish I could have a little back!)
Best,
Laura

On Jun 27, 2005, at 2:58 PM, N Sterman wrote:

I've seen sanseveria growing in the ground in nursery shade houses and always been fascinated by the sight of those tall, pointed leaves curving slightly as they reach skyward.  I have an opportunity to plant them in a mass, along the outer wall of a friend's home,  beneath a window and under a heavy trellis where there is bright light but no direct sun.  I know my pot grown sanseverias are very drought tolerant (if they are watered four times a year, that would be generous), can I assume the same when growing them in the ground?  Any suggestions or experience growing them this way? 

BTW, this garden never freezes and seldom if ever nears freezing.

Nan


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