Growing African Spear (Sansevieria cylindrica): Low-Maintenance Succulent

Growing African Spear (Sansevieria cylindrica)

Genus: Sansevieria; Pronunciation: san-suh-veer'-ee-uh

African Spear has easy care requirements: bright indirect light, infrequent watering and feeding. Water about every 3 weeks, even less in winter. If potting mix stays wet, roots rot. Fertilize no more than once a month from spring through summer with balanced houseplant formula at half strength. Room temperatures 55–80°F are fine year-round. Repot when root-bound using well-drained cactus/succulent mix.