Cylindrical snake plant
Dracaena angolensis · Family Asparagaceae
Also known as: sansevieria cylindrica, african spear, spear sansevieria
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Watering
- Every 15 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
Almost anywhere: a bedroom, hallway or sunny windowsill.
Light
Very adaptable, from partial shade to full sun.
Watering
Water only when the compost is bone dry; once a month is often enough in winter.
About the plant
The cylindrical snake plant has round, hard, pointed leaves that grow upright from the soil. It is a cousin of the snake plant and just as tough. It is often sold with its leaves braided.
Origin
Native to Angola in south-west Africa, where it grows in dry, stony areas.
What it likes
- Medium to strong light
- Very infrequent watering
- Sandy, free-draining compost
What it dislikes
- Soggy compost
- Frequent watering in winter
- Pots without drainage
Did you know?
Its leaves are cylindrical to reduce water loss, an adaptation to dry regions.
