Alan butler continues his series of articles on sansevieria, discussing many of the. Dracaena eilensis is a slow growing plant with rough, cylindrical, downward curving leaves which arise from an underground rhizome. Sansevierias a guide part one by alan butler photos by the author brookside nursery, elderberry farm, bognor road, rowhook, horsham, west sussex rh 12 3ps introduction sansevierias are possibly the best known succulent plants. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The first book written in this country is by hermine stover of endangered species and may be downloaded free published in 1983 in black and white, it is out of date at this time. Motherinlawstongue sansevieria trifasciata is a quite distinctive species.
Feb 19, 2020 have any of you seen hermine stover s sansevieria book. Sansevieria by arid and aroids onlineshopp home facebook. Published by endangered species press 12571 red hili avenue. Sansevieria species are difficult to control because they form extensive rhizome networks and thickets. The sansevieria trifasciata varieties by juan chahinian. Hermine stover s sans book free download, which i love. For a slow growing plant, sansevieria growth spurts can happen pretty fast. In any case, really very little readily available information in the way of a book thats out there. Jul 11, 2017 john thompsons easiest piano course part 2 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. I have the sansevieria book by hermine stoveread more. Hermine stovers ebook version is very much the wealth of information as you mention, and for free, thats pretty awesome. Browns book circa 1911 was the previous bible on the subject, and clearly outdated. Dracaena pinguicula, synonym sansevieria pinguicula, also known as the walking sansevieria, is a xerophytic cam succulent native to the bura area of kenya, near garissa. Sansevieria by arid and aroids onlineshopp, san rafael, bulacan.
A bold pewter gray central chevron separates the golden cream center of each leaf from the dark thick green margin. How more i reed about names, how more confused i become and the diffrent between older plants and young plants is great but please give me comments about the names if you know. Plants should be removed by digging or handpulling and removed from the site. Have any of you seen hermine stover s sansevieria book. Unlike most sansevieria which grow from an underground rhizome, this species produces aerial stolons which. Sansevieria trifasciata hahnii birds nest sansevieria is a common 6o to 8o tall dwarf form used in communal potted plant arrangements and as a small groundcover. Sansevieria pinguicula, also known as the walking sansevieria, is a shortstemmed succulent herb 2030 cm high, resembling a dwarf agave because of thick leaves with a pointed end. Sansevieria is a historically recognized genus of flowering plants, native to africa, madagascar and southern asia, now included in the genus dracaena on the basis of molecular phylogenetic studies. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Plants are supplied as cuttings generally with roots. I also have a photocopy of the royal botanic gardens, kew xxi sansevieria a monograph of all the known species with plates by n. Juan chahinian author one called the sansevieria trifasciata varieties.
View hermine stover s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Irish sweet potato diseases home garden information center source. John thompsons easiest piano course part 2 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. By hermine stover, sansevieria collector, grower, and owner of endangered species nursery. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. As a member of our club, you will have access to a very large library of books, journals, and research. In her greenhouse, hidden by a chamadorea palm, i found a happy little clump of a fernygrassy thing which i.
A handsome new selection distributed by the polans from the golden birdsnest hahnii of strong substance. Juan got his gray lady from me at that time, and obtained many for hermine lillian true lee eby, etc. These two species can be distinguished by the following differences. However, in some literature, namely the sansevieria book by hermine stover, mentions moonshine reversion from leaf cutting which is a plant that looks like trifasciata, but has the growing habit of moonshine. Here are my other 2, acquired together, and from a different seller, and obtained at roughly the same time as the first one. All leaf segments and rhizomes have to be removed because they have the potential to resprout. Sansevieria leopard bat is a vigorous plant with thick leaves, light green with a bluish tinge, and mottling.
Free download for customers you will need to buy something. It is a slowgrowing, choice species much prized by collectors for its peculiar growing habit. Confessions of a houseplant obsessive financial times. Thought to be extinct plant rediscovered first true red spinach released connecticut man grows giant pumpkin why do we call some fruits vegetables.
Has pure snowwhite streaks against a background of exceedingly dark green. Hermine stover gave me my plant, and she named it, it is a published name. Jan 31, 2020 bantels sensation is described in hermine stovers the sansevieria book as a most beautiful plant. She iswas a truly unique person with some interesting stories. A mature plant typically has 2 to 3 leaves, which are succulent and between 712 cm long and 1.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here there is a real freeforall in leaf shapes, growth pattern, and color. The sansevieria book, hermine stover a highly amusing, although. Chahinian the sansevieria journal euphorbia journal vol. We suggest you leave them unpotted for a few days to allow any cut surfaces to dry. There is a pagination fault that seems to have affected. In of of part sansevieria growth one of form this forms and series, and leaf we tried type. Hermine published her black and white home published book which at the time was way before any one else collected san. A friend of mine used to work with her and gave me a copy years ago. However beyond the usual sansevieria infasciata and its var. A facanlevel sansevieria az egyszikuek liliopsida osztalyanak spargaviraguak asparagales rendjebe, ezen belul a spargafelek asparagaceae csaladjaba tartozo nemzetseg. Chances are, the resulting plant will revert to regular s. Hermine stover s e book version is very much the wealth of information as you mention, and for free, thats pretty awesome. The bradford pear and its fall from grace new trillium species discovered disease could hit britains trees hard ten of the best snowdrop cultivars.
From tiny dwarf rosettes to towering swords, sansevieria make excellent house plants or outdoor additions to a succulent garden. However, there is another very similar plant naturalised in queensland i. California and working for our dear friend, hermine stover who happened to write the sansevieria book and owned the famous endangered species rare plant mailorder business, specializing in bamboo, cycads, palms and sansevierias. This newsletter is the quickest way to be notified when your favorite plants are back in stock and available for shipping. Is she a reputable grower of bamboo and an expert on the plants or just some. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover hermine s. The species was described by peter rene oscar bally in 1943.
Common names include motherinlaws tongue, devils tongue, jinns tongue, bow string hemp, snake plant and snake tongue. It is a sport, and hermine spotted the plant in lillians collection and hermine named the plant on the spot and published it in her book published in 1983, but by the ios laws of nominclature, any one can rename a hybrid. Homepage of brookside nursery, a firm specializing in rare succulents. The plant came from lillian true directly, i have that plant, twisted sister looks exactly like it, shorter except the leaves twist. Sansevieria this with out a doubt the largest offering of sansevierias ever offered. Sansevieria is a genus of about 70 species of flowering plants, native to africa, madagascar and southern asia. Hermine stover is the author of the sansevieria book 4. Subik, rudolf decorative cacti, a guide to succulent houseplants.
Lots of people are interested in getting facts about watering and fertilizing your indoor garden plants. A brilliant and very humerous introduction to growing sansevieria. Goldianaaccording to hermine s book also has some twisted leaves especially young ones, just like it but shorter. Sansevierias are possibly the best known succulent plants. Native primarily to eastern africa, sansevierias in general can survive. Signup and receive monthly inventory updates, special offers and be the first to see new introductions. The sansevieria book, hermine stover a highly amusing, although not altogether up todate account of the genus by one of its main fans downloadable from. A brilliant and very humorous introduction to growing sansevieria. Join facebook to connect with hermine stover and others you may know. At one time it was available to download free on the internet. A presentation of all cultivated varieties is out of print and the cost of getting your hands on one is almost imposable now. Bantels sensation is described in hermine stovers the sansevieria book as a most beautiful plant. Sansevieria is a historically recognized genus of flowering plants, native to africa, madagascar.
May 21, 2019 the sansevieria book by hermine stover 1. Most plants are for four inch pots and some are even for six inch pots. Sansevieria, also known as the snake plant or mother in law tongue, come in many shapes, sizes and colors. I important notice l all prepublication subscribers to bradleya should check carefully their copy of bradleya 15 1997. Dracaena pinguicula, synonym sansevieria pinguicula, also known as the walking sansevieria, is a xerophytic cam succulent native to the bura area of kenya, near. Tustln,california 92680 first edition september, 1983 1. Some talk the talk, and others walk the walk, but we stalk the stalk. Sans seasons greetings and a plaintive cry for help. The typical sansevieria trifasciata has three to six erect leaves which. Shana lee, if the trifasciata book is the one by hermine stover, id be glad to. Click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on twitter opens in new window. A lady ruth crane from texas sent it to glasshouse works under that name, hermine has been on the war path ever since.
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