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How to Grow and Care for Cylindrical snake plant

Cylindrical snake plant, also known as African spear, Spear sansevieria, Saint Barbara sword, Bowstring hemp

Cylindrical snake plant is a hardy plant well adapted to indoor environments. Its care routine includes minimal watering, as it is drought-tolerant and prone to root rot if overwatered. Place cylindrical snake plant in bright, indirect light for optimal growth, but it can also survive in lower light conditions. Special care points for cylindrical snake plant involve avoiding cold drafts and wiping the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust.

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Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Cylindrical snake plant

ToughnessMedium
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 3 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil TypeSucculent & Cactus Soil
Soil pH6-7
Planting TimeAll year round
Hardiness Zones
10-13

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Cylindrical snake plant exhibits a striking succulent profile with smooth, upright, cylindrical gray-green leaves, each reaching 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm) in length and about 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in width. The robust leaves feature thin grooves running the length and have subtle dark green banding. Tips of the foliage sharpen to a point. Under adequate light conditions, cylindrical snake plant may produce a flower spike up to 3 feet (90 cm) tall, adorned with pink-budded white flowers. Its structural form consists of open, candelabrum-like fans stemming from an underground rhizome.
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