dracaena angolensis scientific name Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 60-80cm — Greensouq

dracaena angolensis scientific name Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 60-80cm — GreensouqDracaena angolensis, formerly known as Sansevieria cylindrica, is a striking succulent plant native to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It's commonly called: African Spear Cylindrical Snake Plant Skyline Spear Sansevieria Botanical Features Leaves: Long, stiff, cylindrical, and gray green with subtle horizontal stripes. They grow in a fan like shape from a basal rosette and can reach up to 7 feet tall2. Flowers: Rare but fragrant, white tinged with pink,

🌿 Dracaena angolensis, formerly known as Sansevieria cylindrica, is a striking succulent plant native to Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It's commonly called:

• African Spear

• Cylindrical Snake Plant

• Skyline Spear Sansevieria

🌱 Botanical Features 

• Leaves: Long, stiff, cylindrical, and gray-green with subtle horizontal stripes. They grow in a fan-like shape from a basal rosette and can reach up to 7 feet tall2.

• Flowers: Rare but fragrant, white tinged with pink, and tubular. They bloom in whorled clusters on tall spikes, usually at night3.

• Growth Habit: Rhizomatous and slow-growing, making it ideal for indoor cultivation.

🌍 Classification

• Family: Asparagaceae

• Genus: Dracaena

• Species: D. angolensis

• Previously classified under Sansevieria, it was reclassified into Dracaena after genetic and morphological studies.

🌵 Cultivation & Care

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light.

• Water: Drought-tolerant; water sparingly and allow soil to dry completely between waterings.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates; protect from cold below 10°C (50°F).

🧿 Cultural Significance

In Brazil, it's known as Lança de São Jorge ("St. George's spear") and is used in Afro-Brazilian spiritual practices to ward off evil.

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