Botanical name | Sansevieria cylindrica |
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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

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plant bears arching but rigid cylindrical leaves, up to 2m long and grouped several to a growth.