African Spear Plant
About African Spear Plant
African Spear Plant is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs very little water to thrive. They do best in moderate sunlight 🌤 and should be less than 6 feet from a window.
African Spear Plant belongs to the sansevieria genus, and is native to Angola.
Taxonomy
Sansevieria cylindrica
Sansevieria
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Cylindrical Snake Plant
How to care for African Spear Plant
Water
How often to water your African Spear Plant
every 12
African Spear Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for African Spear Plant in your home
a window
African Spear Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đź’Ş.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of African Spear Plant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize African Spear Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your African Spear Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
African Spear Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
African Spear Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
African Spear Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
African Spear Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for African Spear Plant
African Spear Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
