Sansevieria cylindrica (Sansevieria angolensis, Dracena angolensis)

Succulent species with creeping rhizome.

Sub-cylindrical leaves up to 1.5 m long by 2 cm in diameter, erect or slightly arched, dark green with grey-green bands. The leaves develop from a rosette at the base of the rhizomes and tend to be arranged like a fan. Inflorescence up to 90 cm long consisting of numerous white flowers slightly tinged with pink, scented at night.

Native species of tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Requires well-drained soil and a shaded position. It also adapts well to living in an apartment all year round. Water every 10-20 days from March to October but keep dry the rest of the year or water at most once a month.

Not hardy.

Bare root plant.