Cylindrical Snake Plant (Sansevieria cylindrica 'Fan'- syn. Dracaena angolensis 'Fan'). Medium-sized perennial, evergreen and rhizomatous succulent, with upright habit variegated leaves that sprout in a rosette arrangement. They are sword in shape, ending in a sharp tip and have a characteristic cylindrical cross-section, which gives the species its name. In summer, the plant's fragrant white, pinkish-white flowers emerge from a spiked raceme inflorescence. The flowers open only at night. The Cylindrical Snake Plant 'Fan' (Sansevieria cylindrica 'Fan') is a very ornamental and hardy dry plant cultivar, suitable for potting and indoor or outdoor planting. Where conditions are favourable it can be planted in the garden or rock garden, and in gravelly, sandy or slightly loamy soil.
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FOLIAGE | Evergreen | |
HEIGHT | 0.90 - 1.20 m | |
DIAMETER | 0.60 - 0.90 m | |
EXPOSURE | Sun, Half-Shade | |
MINIMUM TEMPERATURES | From -1 to -4 °C | |
WATERING | Little | |
SOIL | Light to Medium Texture | |
SOIL pH | Slightly Acidic to Alkaline (6 - 7.5) | |
FLOWERS | White or White-Pink | |
FLOWERING SEASON | Summer | |
SEASIDE PLANTING | Yes |
Plants | |
Plants Category | Xeriscaping Plants |
Plants Type | Succulents |
Genus | Sansevieria (syn. Dracaena) |
Species | cylindrica (syn. angolensis) |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Leaves Color | Green, Gray-Green with light stripes |
Autumn Foliage Color | Green, Gray-Green with light stripes |
Color of Flowers | White or Pinkish White |
Flowering | June - August |
Fragance | Yes |
Soil | Sand, Loam, Rocky, Excellent Drainage |
pH of Soil | Range: 6 - 7.5. Optimum: 6 - 7. |
Irrigation | Low, in dry soil or soil mixture |
Thorns | No |
Toxicity | The Spear Orchid (Sansevieria cylindrica) is moderately toxic to humans and animals |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Plant Uses | The Spear Orchid (Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight') is used as an indoor and outdoor plant. It is suitable for planting in gardens, in xeriscapes, in rock gardens, in pots, containers and planters. |