Sansevieria Cylindrica | Cylindrical Snake Plant | African Spear | Cylindrical Mother-in-laws-tongue

We love the Sansevieria Cylindrica for its unusual foliage, the spiked leaves are cylindrical and narrow to a point at their tips, hence its common name African spear plant. 

Sansevieria Cylindrica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. 

Why keep snake plants? simply because no other plants gives you so the elegant clean lines of an African Spear. They will grow and wild into beautiful shapes that will create real impact in spaces. Unique plants that are often underrated in interior design. 

This is a really easy plant to look after as Snake Plants thrive from neglect. You will only need to water infrequently and be sure to let the soil dry out regularly to keep your plant in great health. 

Ever popular as an office plant, it’s good for mental and physical health Sansevieria is one of the better houseplants for providing clean air by filtering airborne toxins.

Sansevieria Cylindrica is a fantastic houseplant and brilliant if you want to buy indoor plants online. It also makes a great indoor plant gift – we’ll even include a free, handwritten card with your present! Just leave your gift message at the basket stage of the checkout and we’ll sort out the rest – all without leaving any paperwork so the price won’t be seen!

How to care for Sansevieria Cylindrica 

The snake plant is easy to care for, and suitable for beginners.

Where should I put it?

Snake Plants like high or direct light, not full sun and prefer to be pot bound. 

How should I water African Spear?

You can water when the top couple of inches of soil feel dry – soak through and pour off any excess water in the saucer. Be careful to don’t overwater especially in Winter. 

Should I feed it?

You can feed it once a month during the spring and summer months – we do a vegan, organic plant food you might like to try!

When it came to developing our original Happy Houseplants’ Organic Tropical Plant Food, we decided not to tinker with it too much, so you’ll find no chemical supplements in this 100% cruelty-free vegan product.

Is it suitable if I have pets?

No, it’s mildly toxic to pets if eaten.

What size is it?

W11cm x H35cm plus

This plant is supplied in a kokedama pot