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Sansevieria cylindrica
Also Known As
- Acyntha cylindrica
- Cordyline cylindrica
- Sansevieria angolensis
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'African Spear'
- Sansevieria cylindrica 'Skyline'
- Sansevieria livingstoniae
- African Spear
- African Spear Cylindrica Snake Plant
- Cylinder Snake Plant
- Skyline Spear
- Skyline Spear Sansevieria
- Spear Orchid
- Spear Sansevieria
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Sansevieria cylindrica plant details
Sansevieria cylindrica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria cylindrica
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae, dracaenaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria cylindrica
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Sansevieria cylindrica
Gardening facts about Sansevieria cylindrica plant
How to Grow Sansevieria cylindrica
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Sansevieria for your garden
aka Dracaena hanningtonii, Blue Sansevieria, East African Wild Sisal
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 3'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Boophone fischeri, Dracaena singularis, Sansevieria singularis, Snake Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Sansevieria 'Mason's Congo', Mason's Congo Mother-In-Law's Tongue
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - shade
- low
aka Sansevieria 'Bantel's Sensation', White Striped Sansevieria
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 8"-12"
- bright shade - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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