Newly potted cutting

🌿 Sansevieria cylindrica Care Sheet
A VERY HARDY low watering plant for your garden.

Common names: Elephant's toothpick, Cylindrical Snake Plant, African Spear, Spear Sansevieria
Botanical name: Dracaena angolensis (syn. Sansevieria cylindrica)
Origin: Angola
 
🌞 Light
Ideal: Bright, indirect light.
Tolerates: Full sun to low light (grows slower in low light).
Avoid: Prolonged deep shade or scorching midday sun indoors.
 
💧 Water
Watering frequency: Every 2–4 weeks, depending on season and conditions.
Method: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Warning: Extremely drought-tolerant, but overwatering causes rot.
 
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Ideal temperature: 18–30°C
Minimum: 10°C (protect from frost)
Humidity: Low to moderate. Perfect for dry indoor air.
 
🪴 Soil & Potting
Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix. Add perlite or sand if needed.
Pot: Must have drainage holes.
Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when rootbound.
 
🌱 Growth & Propagation
Growth habit: Upright, spear-like leaves in clumps. Slow-growing.
Propagation:
Leaf cuttings (cut and let callus for a few days before planting)
Division of clumps or rhizomes
 
🧽 Maintenance
Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust.
Can be braided for ornamental effect (optional).
Fertilize lightly once a month during spring–summer with diluted succulent fertilizer.
 
🐾 Toxicity
⚠️ Mildly toxic to pets (cats and dogs) if ingested. Causes nausea or vomiting.
 
✅ Quick Tips
Beginner-friendly and almost indestructible.
Thrives on neglect – less is more when it comes to care.
Great for offices, bedrooms, and sunny windowsills.