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CAN I PUT A MOTHER-INLAW'S-TOUNGE PLANT INTO THE GROUND OUTSIDE FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS?

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The following indicates that you could bring it outside during warm months:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sansevieria_trifasciata

However, this one notes its aggressive spread in warm climates, so keep it in a container/pot so as not to allow it to invade the rest of your property:

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/431/

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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