Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant)

Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant) pink flower close up on long vertical green cylindrical leaves.
Dracaena angolensis (Snake Plant) pink flower emerging from thick green upright leaves in a cluster.

Botanical names: Dracaena angolensis, Sansevieria cylindrica, Sansevieria stuckyi

Common name: Snake Plant

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Dracaenaceae / Liliaceae / Agavaceae)

Subfamily: Nolinoideae

Origin: Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Very showy and unusual variety of common "Mother-in-Law-tongue". Leaves are tall rounded deep green spikes. Easily grown in any well-drained soil slowly multiplying to create a dense mass. Stately blooms pushing up to 36 inches tall flower spike. The flowers open only during the night and are very fragrant. This plant is drought-tolerant, suitable for growing indoors and for xeriscaping. Propagation by dividing rhizomes.

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Sansevieria cylindrica - Snake Plant

Snake Plant - Very showy and unusual variety of common "Mother-in-Law-tongue". Leaves are tall rounded deep green spikes.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$29.95