Cylindrical Snake Plant

Cylindrical Snake Plant

1 Gallon
Sale price  $24.90 Regular price  $99.00
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Cylindrical Snake Plant

Sansevieria cylindrica

Sculptural Spear-Like Form • Radial Fan Arrangement • Modern Statement Piece

Sale price  $24.90 Regular price  $99.00
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

The Cylindrical Snake Plant (Sansevieria cylindrica) breaks the mold with its extraordinary, spear-like form. Its smooth, rounded leaves grow in a captivating fan-shaped arrangement, offering a bold, sculptural silhouette that resembles a burst of green rays. For the Bay Area designer or minimalist, it adds an instant conversation-starting focal point that is as tough as it is stylish.

  • Presents a unique architectural form with stiff, cylindrical, pointed leaves that grow in a striking, radial fan pattern, unlike any common houseplant.

  • Boasts a subtle, natural color gradient on each leaf, with deep green channeled stripes running lengthwise, adding depth and texture to its sleek form.

  • Serves as a dramatic, vertical accent in contemporary interiors, on patios, or in shaded outdoor living spaces that are frost-free.

  • Grows in a very slow and controlled manner, maintaining its distinctive architectural shape for many years with minimal intervention.

  • Shares the legendary Snake Plant toughness; it requires infrequent watering (only when bone dry) and is highly resilient to pests and neglect.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Stiff, upright, spear-like, cylindrical leaves that are smooth, fleshy, and a uniform medium green with subtle, darker green horizontal bands. The leaves grow in a fan-like arrangement from the base.Flowers: Mature plants may occasionally produce a long flower spike with small, fragrant, pink-budded flowers that open to white. Flowering is rare, especially indoors.Habit: An evergreen, perennial succulent with a striking, architectural, upright and spreading habit.
  • Mature Height: 3-5 ft. 
    Mature Width: 3-5 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Needs: Low to bright, indirect light. Tolerates very low light but grows best with moderate light.
  • Key Advantages:Extremely tolerant of neglect, low light, and irregular watering.Excellent air-purifying qualities.Architectural form adds modern and structural interest.Very low maintenance.Drought tolerant
  • Landscape Uses:Interior landscaping for homes and offices.Container planting for modern decor.Low-light areas like hallways and bathrooms.Patio container plant in shade (in frost-free climates)

Faqs

Q: Can I braid the leaves of this plant?
A: Yes, the cylindrical leaves are often braided or woven together while young and pliable to create intricate, living sculptures. This is usually done by growers before sale. Your plant will maintain this braided form as it grows.

Q: Does it need a lot of space to spread out?
A: Its growth is primarily vertical and fan-like, not sprawling. It will gradually widen its fan or produce new fans (pups) from the base, but it remains a relatively space-efficient plant compared to broad-leaved varieties.

Q: What kind of pot is best for it?
A: A heavy, sturdy pot (like ceramic or terra cotta) is ideal to counterbalance its tall, top-heavy form. Ensure the pot has excellent drainage. The sculptural form looks excellent in a simple, cylindrical pot that echoes its leaf shape.

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