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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

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    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

    African Spear Plant prefers a well-drained soil with infrequent watering. If your plant is in a lower light situation, hold off on watering even longer. These plants are very tough and adaptable, but will thrive in medium to bright, indirect light. Plant in containers, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens or bring them inside to grace your home.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Long, cylinder shaped thick leaves with sharp tips. Beautiful structural plant! Very tall spike of white, fragrant flowers. Very easy to grow. Looks best in part shade but can tolerate pretty much anything!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Large, vertical erect round banded green leaves in clusters, Hardy to 35 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Moderate water in summer, no water in winter. Rots easily if over-watered. Partial Shade to Shade. 3 foot spike-like raceme of small White Tubular Flowers. Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Sansevieria cylindrica 'African Spear' has long completely round spears or leaves growing in a single plane like a giant fan. Flower stalks are white tinged with pink, fragrant at night. This unique plant thrives on neglect and is a real conversation piece.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    This plant can be used as a defensive weapon! Its stiff leaves are pointed (but not sharp) and makes a great sculpture in a pot on the patio or as a house plant. Can grow to 3' tall.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Sansevieria cylindrica plant

    How to Grow Sansevieria cylindrica

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

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