S. trifasciata 'Laurentii' or S. trifasciata 'Futura'?
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Stush2049 Pitts. PA, zone 6
11 years ago
plantomaniac08
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Comments (8)Don't be fooled by darkness or lightness with plain old trifasciata, if grown in much light, full sun, it can be quite light colored, and in this mode can look more 'striped' than those with overall darker leaves grown in much more shade. Also, of course new leaves are pale and darken with age. There is a new selection out there that goes much darker than normal once the leaves are fully mature, overall effect is startlingly (for a Sans advocate) barred and striped, and much darker. Can't recall the name that's been generally given to it. I found mine in a Target store among a dozen 'normal' pots of trifasciata. The difference was obvious. Russ...See Moretrifasciata vs.laurentii: Part.II
Comments (2)That is a way to let us know if it is a hybrid or not. Start a plant from a leaf and see what it looks like Juan Chahihian write about this in his first book. Even N.E. Brown had some questions and didn't known it all then, he was a student and very humble. Michaela you seem to know what you are talking about, have you been working with this Sansevieria for many years. I still haven't figured them out yet, I have learned to wait for the flowers, and wait until a leaf is fully developed and the plant is at least 4-5 yrs. old. This summer I plan to start a new bunch so I have a spare of each one. There is supposed to be an Eilensis for sale on Ebay at this time. I've seen only one adult plant, and sure didn't look like the one being shown. The leaves being round a silver/gray in color But to me I doubt it. I have four S. humiflora from four different well know growers none look the same, this summer they will go into half gallon containers. Many of my species are in flower right now, and I am guessing more will be in Spring. If you have a variegated plant (laurenntii)and want to start more do so by cutting off a growth and leaving at least 3" of the rhizome. Norma...See MoreS. trifasciata species type? S. zeylanica?
Comments (1)I am on another forum that has discussed this very issue. The common sans that you are referring to is sans trifasciata--the common green leaf with cross banding, no variegation. I bought what was called s. zeylanica and sent a photo to the forum. It did look like trifasiata but the banding was narrow and the leaves much smaller. The people who should know all said "Nope-not the real zeylanica!" Then a photo came from Shrilanka of the real zeylanica, which is native to the island. Obviously, my plant was not that zeylanica. The plant that we bought is for sale in a few places. I think Bob Smoley says s. trifasciata zeylanica so you know it isn't the species from Shrilanka. Apparently the real thing is very seldom seen in the USA. Johanna...See MoreWhich cultivar of S. trifasciata is this? (ID Needed)
Comments (17)Stush, I think I may have already improved my chances this winter with this Sans. I put my last ones in glazed ceramic or plastic pots, with a cactus mix I purchased online (not that the mix was bad, but looking back, I think adding perlite to it would have greatly improved drainage). The one in the OP was in a plastic pot (I just repotted it last night into a clay pot) and I've mixed some MG Cactus soil with perlite (a mixture of 50/50). Also, I'm going to keep it in front of a South window this winter and put it outside come Spring. Last batch I had, I kept about 4-5 feet from the south window year round. I really think they would have appreciated more sunlight. I also lost one of my favorite plants this summer, a ZZ Plant I bought the end of last year. Another rookie mistake, I left the rootball in the original soil, only to find out this summer the middle of the rootball was completely rotted out while the cactus mix surrounding the rootball was bone dry. Anywho, trying another ZZ Plant along with a Sans, placed it in the same 50/50 mix. As much as I don't feel like I'm a novice when it comes to plants, I can't help but look back and think to myself... what was I thinking? when it came to how I treated them soil wise, pot wise, lighting... Sort of got off topic there, but I'm glad you have found something you feel is working for your plants. Maybe this year you'll get a pup off your 'Golden Hahnii' (did you replace the ones you lost? I think I remember you mentioning you lost some of those). I look forward to your pictures come Spring. Thanks for reading. Planto...See MoreMichaela
11 years agoI'm hoping if you saw a Futura plant next to a full size trifasciata in a picture, you will get a better idea of size relationships.
In 'captivity' trifasciatas like t. Laurentii get to ABOUT 30-40 inches tall. I have seen plain, normal trifasciatas reach a full 6 feet in a good home environment. There are usually 2-4 leaves in one growth. The smaller leaves you see in your pot are just young leaves, not Futuras. Futuras beget Futuras, and normal trifasciatas beget normal trifs (rare mutations aside).
Futuras represent a medium size class of trifasciata. They range from ABOUT 10-14 inches tall and the leaves are noticeably wider than their normal-size counterparts. They are somewhat vase shaped, and multiple leaves grasp a central stem.
Hopefully somewhere in here I have shed some light on your question.
plantomaniac08
11 years agoStush & michaela,
Thanks so much for both your replies. They cleared up most of my confusion. My last bit of confusion will hopefully be answered soon. I can't really look at both of my snake plants and apply your information clearly so I would like to know if you can you tell me if the snake plant on the right is a 'Futura' or if I have a second 'Laurentii'? The only real descriptions I can provide for each is that the most leaves present on both sets of snake plants is four (not sure if that helps at all).Planto
Stush2049 Pitts. PA, zone 6
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11 years agoMichaela
11 years agoI agree with Stush. All your plants are Laurentii. And they are looking good!
I am attaching a picture of the Futura form of Laurentii. Notice the multiple leaves clasping the stem and the width of the leaves which are much wider than the normal (tall) Laurentii.
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