African Spear Plant
Also known as
Cylindrical Snake Plant
Taxonomy
Sansevieria cylindrica
Sansevieria
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for African Spear Plant
Water
How often to water your African Spear Plant
every 9
African Spear Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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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.
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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.
Care Summary for African Spear Plant
African Spear Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 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.
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