Sansevieria cylindrica (African Spear) – An impressive architectural succulent with smooth, cylindrical, gray-green leaves that grow like living sculptural creations. Originating from Angola, it is a plant that thrives with minimal care, adapts well to low light, and purifies indoor air.
Care Requirements:
- Light: Ideal lighting is bright, indirect light, but it also tolerates various lighting conditions, from intense sunlight to low-light corners.
- Watering: Preferably water every 2-3 weeks during the growing season and once a month or less in winter.
- Soil: Well-draining soil is essential. An ideal choice is a soil mix for cacti or succulents.
- Temperature: Prefers warm conditions between 18-29°C, with optimal growth around 21-27°C.
- Humidity: Thrives in average humidity around 40%, and tolerates dry air well.
- Fertilization: Light nutritional needs. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength once a month in spring and summer.
Botanical Information:
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Genus: Sansevieria / Dracaena
- Species: Sansevieria cylindrica Bojer ex Hook.f. (1859)
- Common Names: African Spear, Cylindrical Snake Leaf, Sansevieria Spear
- Type: Perennial Succulent
Dimensions:
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Total height (including pot): 30 cm
Dimensions
- Placement
- N/A
- Bonsai
- No
- Diameter
- 12 cm
Special Features
- Lighting
- Low
- Watering
- N/A
- Resistance to Cold
- N/A
- Foliage
- N/A
- Terrarium
- No
- Aromatic
- No
Family
- Succulent
- Sansevieria
Important information
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