Sansevieria cylindrica

Horn-like leaves distinguish this exceptional houseplant. Wants more light than typical Snake Plant. Suckers to make a colony over time.
Sansevieria cylindricaSansevieria cylindrica
synonyms Dracaena angolensis (current name)
height 2–3ft
width 1–3ft
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots, Neglect
water
needs		 When soil is completely dry.
water
info		 Since these cylindrical Sansevierias thrive in almost any light conditions (looking their best in some direct sun or very high light), their watering will reflect where they land on that spectrum. In direct sun they don’t need to go bone dry, and will grow better if they are allowed to go mostly dry, but not bone dry. When pushed into lower light, they’ll want water less often. In moderate to low light they absolutely need to go bone dry between watering.

Shriveling of the leaves (particularly lower old ones) lets you know the plant has been underwatered.

Soggy or slimy lower leaves lets you know the plant has been overwatered and you are risking root rot, if it isn’t already present.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Low Light – Direct Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Indoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Africa
sunset
zones		 13, 22–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Indoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Most sansevieria, like this one, are stoloniferous, meaning that they spread by thick underground (or sometimes above ground) shoots called stolons. It’s very easy to propagate your sansevieria by finding a growth point and following the fleshy stolon back to the previous growth point. Cut it there and replant the stolon, with roots and all. Those with above ground stolons can be removed and planted once you see roots forming along the stolons.

Special Interest

Occasionally Sansevierias bloom with delicate waxy flowers that have a strong pleasing scent.

More Info

Photo of this plant in habitat taken by our own Tyson Curtis in Zimbabwe.