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Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

Scientific Name: Dracaena angolensis 'Boncel'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-15"
  • W: 10"-18"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel' plant details

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A short, fat version of sansevieria cylindrica that resembles a green, open palmed hand. Boncel is a nice sansevieria hybrid that can make a statement as a single specimen in a pot.

Gardening facts about Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel' plant

How to Grow Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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