Indian bowstring hemp
An upright perennial to 80cm, forming a clump of stiff, fleshy, sword-shaped leaves, each bearing irregular bands of dark and pale green. Mature plants may occasionally produce spikes of spidery, greenish flowers
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Under glass, grow in 2 parts peat-free, loam-based potting compost and 1 part grit. Although tolerant of shade, growth is best in bright indirect light. In growth, water moderately and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on only when pot bound. Leaf growth may stop if leaf tips are damaged. See Sansevieria and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagate by removing suckers or dividing in spring. Root leaf sections with bottom heat from spring to autumn
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
