Cylindrical Snake Plant

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Dracaena angolensis

Snake plant relatives (Dracaena/Sansevieria)Mood Meter: Chill AF

Also called: African Spear Plant, Spear Sansevieria

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Dracaena angolensis

Previously or alternatively classified as:

Sansevieria cylindrica
Sansevieria angolensis

How to identify it

Rigid cylindrical spear-like leaves emerge directly from underground rhizomes, often arranged in a fan.

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: rhizomatous upright.

Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF

Highly drought-tolerant and well suited to ordinary indoor humidity.

Care guide

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Some direct sun can be tolerated after acclimation.

Water

Allow the mix to dry thoroughly between waterings.

Soil / substrate

Fast-draining succulent-style mix.

Humidity

Average household humidity is fine.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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