Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb Sansevieria franciscii A very attractive

Sansevieria franciscii  A very attractive Snake Plant or Mother in Law Tongue with arched

The spines form an attractive spiral geometric pattern across the plant

Can take light frost but is at risk in a hard frost

This form of the species has smooth leaf surfaces (i

then keep it dry in the summer

Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb Sansevieria franciscii A very attractiveOthonna gymnodiscus An rarely seen geophytic composite Asteraceae from South Africa. The plant produces thin stems with blue green leaves and yellow flowers. Under the soil is a thick tuber. Easy to grow. This is a winter grower which is active from late summer early fall until late spring. It will go completely dormant in the summer and die down to the soil. Keep dry in summer until it starts growing again in the fall. Water regularly during the