A slow-growing, evergreen, long-lived indoor plant, with tall, stiff variegated dark green and gold lance-shaped foliage which curve and twist lengthwise as they emerge in clusters of rosettes from the base. Rarely, white, fragrant flowers may appear in summer
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Grow as a houseplant or under glass in a frost-free environment. Provide bright light, although plant will adapt to lower-light conditions. Repot only when plant fills container. Avoid overwatering, allowing compost to dry out between waterings. Tolerant of neglect. See Sansevieria and houseplant cultivation for further advice
No pruning required
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Generally disease-free