The difference between Tiger Tail Orchid and Tiger Skin Orchid, Tiger Skin Orchid pictures

1. Is there any difference?

Tiger tail orchid and snake plant are both plant names that we often hear in our daily life, and their names are very similar, so many people wonder what the difference is between the two. In fact, the tiger tail orchid we are talking about is the tiger skin plant. They are the same plant and there is no difference between them. They are just called by two different names. Because there are many cultivated varieties of Sansevieria on the market, it has these two names.

2. Plant Introduction

1. Family: Tiger tail orchid is a perennial plant of the Liliaceae family and the genus Tiger tail orchid. In addition to being called tiger skin orchid, it is also called thousand-year orchid and has a wide distribution range.

2. Morphology: The plant height of Tiger Tail Orchid is about 1 meter, with horizontal rhizomes underneath. The leaves grow upright in clusters. They are thick and leathery with many stripes on the surface, like a tiger's tail, and are slightly covered with a layer of white powder on the outside. It can also bloom, and the flowering period is in spring and summer. It has racemes and the flowers are white to light green in color, but it rarely blooms when grown at home, especially in the northern region.

3. Habits: Tiger tail orchid has strong adaptability and is not very demanding on soil, but in order to ensure growth, it is best to choose sandy soil with good drainage. It likes sunlight and needs enough sunlight to grow.