Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica
Common Name: Devil’s tongue
Type of Plant: monocot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright clump of thick, fleshy, pointed leaves with odd, creased, cylindrical shape; very dramatic in form and texture
Height to 4'
Spread to 4'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor bright areas indoors, partial shade outdoors
Soil most any soil with good drainage
Hardiness some frost (zones 13-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves thick, cylindrical leaves to 4' long, 1" thick; usually ribbed; ribs expand and contract with moisture level in plant
Flowers tiny yellowish flowers in spikes; held close to foliage
Fruit small berry
 
Propagation:
division
 
Usage:
curiosity plant, container plant, accent in desert or succulent gardens, collector’s item plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers deep, infrequent watering
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time
Pruning remove dead flowers and unsightly leaves
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage in poor
 
Origin: Africa
Family: Agavaceae

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