Sansevieria (Sanseviera, Sanseviera) is a genus of about 60 species of stemless evergreen perennials from dry, stony regions in tropical and subtropical Africa, Madagascar, India, Indonesia and South Florida.

This hardy plant has quite earned its reputation as an indestructible one. It grows in sun and shade, tolerates dry air, draughts, infrequent watering, it does not need to be replanted often. However, it does not tolerate overwatering of the soil and a long stay at a temperature of about 0 degrees. It can be grown without sunlight, using LB lamps for 16 hours a day.