| Botanical name | Sansevieria cylindrica |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Elephant's toothpick |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears arching but rigid cylindrical leaves, up to 2m long and grouped several to a growth. |
| Uses in landscape design | Plant can be used in pots, indoors or as borders. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in filtered sun. |
| Maintenance | Don't water the centre of the rosette because the leaves will easily rot. Minimal water requirements. |
| Soil conditions | Well drainedSandy |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
Sansevieria cylindrica (Elephant's toothpick)
- Botanical name: Sansevieria cylindrica
- Common name(s): Elephant's toothpick
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Arching but rigid cylindrical leaves, up to 2m long and grouped several to a growth, make this a weird-looking, but striking, plant. The ‘toothpicks’ are dark green and tapering.
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym: Cordyline cylindrica
Botanical Pronunciation: san-se-VEER-ee-uh sil-IN-dree-kuh
Sansevieria cylindrica requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant bears arching but rigid cylindrical leaves, up to 2m long and grouped several to a growth.
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