Cylindrical Snake Plant: Bold, Easy, and Nearly Indestructible

Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica

Round, dark-green striped leaves (gray-green, tubular, ~1 inch thick) in a rosette. Pointed tips = "Spear Plant" (sharp!). Creamy white fragrant flower spikes on mature plants. African succulent, carefree. Tolerates dry air/soil — great office plant.

Watering: The Only Real Risk

Water soil, not leaves (rot). Yellow/soft base = overwatered. Allow mix to dry completely between waterings. If in doubt, stay dry. Only soggy soil and prolonged cold kill it.

Repot Rarely

Spring only when crowded/dividing. Keep rosette at soil level. Wide, heavy pot (top-heavy).

Quick Reference: Cylindrical Snake Plant Care

• Origin: South Africa
• Height: Up to 2 ft (60 cm)
• Light: Bright light
• Water: Thorough, then dry completely. Don't water rosette center.
• Humidity: Average room; tolerates dry air; avoid vents/drafts
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C); tolerates fluctuation; min 55°F (13°C)
• Soil: Soilless or cactus mix
• Fertilizer: Monthly succulent fertilizer spring–fall
• Propagation: Division. Separate pups at base, pot individually. Serrated knife helps.