Sansevierias

I would like to know the maximum age to which the Sansevierias can live up to. I understand that there is a plant in east Asia whose life is unknown/indefinite, running to centuries and passed on to generations as gifts. Can you tell me the name of that plant?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/28/2011 @ 6:11 am

Common names for this plant include: mother-in-law’s tongue, devil’s tongue, and snake plant. It is one of the most popular houseplants and has a long history filled with folklore, especially in Asian cultures–where the plant is symbolic of the virtues from the Eight Gods (longevity, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health, strength). As for its lifespan, it is said to have a long one, though typically this varies anywhere from 20-30 years on average. However, some people have been fortunate enough to acquire “hand-me-downs” of the plant from their grandparents–some as old as 80 plus years.

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