Five Parts:PlantingPositioningWateringFertilizingGeneral careCommunity Q&A. Sansevieria trifasciata has broad strap-like, upright leaves that are dark green and marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color. The striping gives it the common name of âsnake plantâ. It is also called mothers-in-law tongue, perhaps because of the sharp point to the leaves. There are also sansevieria that form a short rosette of leaves and these are often called birds nest sansevieria. All sansevieria are very adaptable and easy to care for.
The Liliaceae family. The Liliaceae family includes plants with leaves that are usually vertical and very long, as well as flowers with six colorful petals. These species can be ornamental or medicinal, or can be eaten or used to make textiles. A few examples: garlic, asparagus, chives, shallots, onions, and leeks. The Rosaceae family
The genus Lilium belongs to the family of plants known as Liliaceae. True lilies belong to this genus and, despite their names, some species such as the Peace lily or Day lily are not true lilies, despite the âlilyâ part of their name.Description.ith so many different species of lily, the flowering time for these plants can vary. Varieties of the Lilium genus are widely available throughout the UK, at garden centres and stockists.