Sansevieria Cylindrica
Also known as the African Spear plant. The Sansevieria cyclindrica or Dracaena angolensis was formerly in the genus Sansevieria but is now included in Dracaena. These guys have distinct look with a thick base on each singular stalk and when several are grouped together make for a very dramatic looking plant.
Plant Care Tips:
Watering:
Sansevieria need to be watered thoroughly and deeply each time. But then left alone until soil dries out completely before the next watering occurs. They store excess water in the leaves so although they may look dried out they may still have stored up reserves to feed off of.
Lighting:
Requires bright light to full sun exposure to really take off and grow! Snake plants can all survive in low light but they will only be surviving, not thriving.
Temperature:
These guys want a ton of sunshine and the heat that comes with it! They can handle a basic room temperature if they have no other options but try not to place in any area that gets lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil Medium:
The spear plant loves cactus or succulent soils. Well draining soil is a must to prevent root rot. If you notice the spears feel squishy or droop that's a sign of overwatering and you should hold off for longer periods.
Sansevieria are pretty susceptible to weevils and mealy bugs but if caught early they can be combated with basic pesticides sold at any local hardware store
Eyeing a new leafy buddy? All snake plants are good additions to a variety of living environments, can handle alot of neglect, and adapt nicely to changes. Check out these other cool variations of snake plant pals:
Dracaena trifasciata 'Hahnii': a small wonder with striped leaves, aka the bird's nest snake plant.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Twisted Sister': a petite cutie flaunting curled green-and-gold stalks.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii': a snazzy snake plant with yellow-trimmed leaves, a speckled look, and low-maintenance vibes.
Dracaena angolensis: rocking thick, round stems bursting from a rosette base.
