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African Spear, Cylindrical Snake Plant, and Bowstring Hemp are some of the many common names given to Sansevieria cylindrica. This cylindrical-shaped succulent grows up to a maximum height of 1 meter and belongs to the Asparagaceae family. The plant goes dormant in winter and is native to tropical Southern Africa.
Growth Rate
While the plant is slow growing, it is known to live more than most other succulents provided it is kept in a warm and well-lit position.
Flowering
This bowstring hemp plant has a sporadic nature of blooming and you are sure to witness flowers that are tiny, delicate, and white.
Watering and Feeding
Water every week during all seasons. In winter, give a little more time between your watering than you did during the growing season. Only between spring to fall, feed them a fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Soil
You do not have to go the extra mile for creating a soil mix for Sansevieria cylindrica braided plants. Like most succulents, they prefer sandy soil with excellent drainage.
Hardiness
The African spear does not get along well with cold temperatures and anything below 10° C can be harmful to your plant. Being a tropical succulent, it prefers a hardiness zone of 10b to 11a.
Light
Since direct light can cause the leaves to burn, give them full sunlight but with partial shade. While they appreciate the morning sun, protect it from the hot afternoon sunlight.
Propagation
Sansevieria cylindrica is one of the easiest plants to propagate and multiply. You can either adopt the division or the leaf cutting method of propagation.
This succulent is no less than a living sculpture with its long, thin, and pointy leaves that grow upwards. Indoors or outdoors, you have got yourself a gorgeous plant!