I'm joining with Loree at Danger in sharing this week's favorite plant. Check out the comments on her blog here to see what's catching the eye of other gardeners this week.
Honestly, I'm not a houseplant person. They usually die at my house because I often forget to water them. Enter Sansevierias that don't mind being more than a little neglected in the irrigation department. First is my latest that came home with me from a visit to Portland Nursery, Sansevieria 'Kristi' Love the wide gold variegation!
Un labeled cream variegated variety I'm guessing S. guineensis 'White Striped Giant.'
These plants are so tough that they can withstand the embarrassment of being placed in silly pots.
Not sure of this variety.
An herbaceous perennial hardy in zones ten and eleven, and native to tropical Africa, this plant tolerates indoor conditions very well. This poor Sansevieria cylindrica, was bought on sale last fall and got buried behind some plants overwintering inside. It got no water from October until I just found it to take it's picture and it is not only fine, but it also sent up some new growth. Not sure of the real name but have heard these last two referred to as Birds Nest Sansevierias.
These enjoy having a little summer vacation outside but often get left in their places indoors.
For more information about these rugged plants, go here, here, here, and especially this very informative article by Geoff Stein here.