Latin Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica.

Common Name: Cylindrical Snake Plant. African Spear Plant. Elepants’s Toothpick.

Native to: South Africa.

Hardiness: Frost tender. Best kept between 15-23 degrees but can take 10 degrees for a short time. Extremely drought and draught tolerant.

Growth: Cylindrical smooth spear-like leaves dark green in colour with cross banded with a paler green. Slow growing. Air purifying plant. Can be put outside during warmer months. Will tolerate neglect. Mildly toxic if ingested.

Sun: Bright indirect light but will tolerate some shade.

Exposure: Houseplant.

Soil: Well drained.

Moisture: Water sparsely. Allow to dry between waterings. Do not allow to sit in water.

Feeding: Feed a weak dose of cactus or general purpose fertilizer once a month during the growing season.