Sansevieria bacularis
An evergreen, stemless succulent with thin, cylindrical leaves just 15mm in diameter, that can reach up to around 1.7m tall. Leaves are a mid green with paler green horizontal banding; new growth emerges with a purple sheath at the base. Fragrant whitish flowers may be borne in spring or summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Sansevieria are stemless, erect, rhizomatous, succulent perennials with evergreen, ovate or strap-shaped, leathery leaves often attractively marbled, and short spikes of small fragrant tubular greenish-white flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Zaire
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in bright filtered light, avoiding full summer sun, or grow outdoors, in a sheltered, frost-free environment, in full sun. Tolerant of neglect; pot on only when pot bound. Protect from winter wet. See Sansevieria and houseplant cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by leaf cuttings or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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