night bloomers

first, the sansevieria, on March 4th

. . . . . ...and now echinopsis - the easter lily cactus, April 21st

The genus Sansevieria, a member of the agave family (Agavaceae) contains approximately 60 species indigenous to Africa, Arabia, and India.

Sansevieria, whose common names include: mother-in-law's tongue, devil's tongue, and snake plant, is a genus native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World.

In Africa, the leaves are used for fibre production; in some species, e.g. Sansevieria ehrenbergii, the plant's sap has antiseptic qualities, and the leaves are used for bandages in traditional first aid.