Cylindrical snake plant
Dracaena angolensis
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How to care
Dracaena angolensis, commonly known as the snake plant or cylindrical snake plant, is a hardy and low-maintenance houseplant. It thrives in a variety of light conditions, from low to bright indirect light, making it versatile for different indoor environments. This plant is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings. It is well-suited for those who may forget to water regularly.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Sun
Size
- Height
- 1 m – 1.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 5 – 10
Preferred soil
Sand
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9b
-3.9°C – -1.1°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
- Unusual Foliage Color
Flowers
- Showy
- Fragrant
- Pink
- White
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- African spear
- Saint bárbara sword
- Spear sansevieria
Taxonomy
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Dracaena