Cylindrical snake plant care

Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica)
Other names: African spear, Spear sansevieria, Sansevieria cylindrica
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright, indirect light. It also grows in medium light, but slower.
Soil check: Every 14 to 28 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Normal room air is fine
Feeding: Feed rarely. Once or twice a year is enough. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a cactus mix with extra perlite or grit. The mix must drain fast.

Water only when the soil is dry to the bottom. Too much water causes soft, brown leaf bases.
Use a heavy pot. The tall leaves can tip a light pot.
Wipe dust from the leaves with a damp cloth.
Growth is slow. Do not move the plant often.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.