Clear cylindrical lines
The leaves open at different angles, allowing each blade’s outline to remain visible within the small clump.
Sansevieria cylindrica 'fan' 6cm
Normal price
€6,00
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Sansevieria cylindrica Fan
The fan that always stays open 🌿
- Asparagaceae
- A small green fan
- Slender cylindrical leaves
- Subtle cross-banding
- A compact young form
Sansevieria cylindrica Fan opens slender cylindrical leaves into a little green fan. Grey-green bands mark each blade, while small spaces between them let light pass through the arrangement.
The fan traces a clear arc, each blade holding its own space. Different angles and gentle shadows add depth to a form that remains simple and sculptural.
What makes it special
The 6 cm pot presents a genuine young stage, not a miniature with a fixed final size.
The start of a larger fan
New leaves and offsets will gradually add density; the present shape is a growth stage.
Small form, fleshy leaves
The slender cylindrical blades are fleshy water-storage organs. A small pot does not change the need for the mix to dry well between waterings.
Why you’ll love it: a small fan is enough to bring clear geometry and a calm green presence to a close-up display.
In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it
Where it looks its best
On a bright shelf or alongside other small plants, where its distinctive form can be appreciated up close. Remove the nursery pot from its cover pot to check the substrate and return it only after draining, with no standing water beneath it.
Plants that complement it
Pair it visually with contrasting textures, keeping each plant in its own pot. Adjust watering and position separately, as some of the succulents below need more direct light.
- Aloe ‘Black Gem’ — a dark, star-shaped rosette contrasting with the fan-like arrangement.
- Crassula perforata — stacked geometric leaves around fine axes.
- Hoya pubicalyx — dark speckled leaves that soften the strict form.
Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light to gentle direct sun after gradual acclimation. It tolerates less light, but growth then slows.
Water
Only when the mix is fully or almost fully dry. Water deeply and let the pot drain.
Atmosphere
Normal dry to moderately humid household air suits it, at roughly 15–30°C. Protect from frost, cold substrate and prolonged winter wet.
Pets
Not safe for chewing or ingestion. Saponins can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in cats and dogs.
Chosen for this plant
Substrate & nutrition
Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail
Light and position
Provide plenty of bright, filtered light for compact new growth. Increase exposure gradually when moving it to a sunnier position and avoid sudden harsh midday sun.
Correct watering
Check the substrate at depth and water only when it is dry. Moisten the entire mix evenly, let excess water drain and empty the saucer or cover pot. Avoid frequent, shallow watering.
Air humidity
It does not need misting or elevated humidity. Avoid water collecting between the leaf bases and allow gentle air circulation.
Temperature
It grows best in a stable, warm room. Protect it from temperatures below roughly 10°C and allow longer intervals between waterings as light and temperature decrease.
Substrate
The Greenleaf Plant Finder recommendation is Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix. Use an airy, fast-draining substrate, a pot with unobstructed drainage holes and no standing water at the base.
Nutrition and repotting
Use Cactus & Succulent Focus only during active growth, at the label rate and as part of a needed watering. Repot when roots and rhizomes fill the pot, choosing the next pot size up.
Botanical identity Origin of the cultivar The species’ range and the history of the cultivated selection
From Sansevieria cylindrica to Dracaena
Kew treats Sansevieria cylindrica as a synonym of the accepted Dracaena angolensis in Asparagaceae.
The natural Fan habit
Fan is a trade description of the fan-like appearance, not a separate cultivar. In Dracaena angolensis, basal rosettes naturally become distichous: the leaves arrange in two ranks, creating a relatively flat fan. This is not braiding or mechanical training as in Braid forms.
Wild origin
Dracaena angolensis is native to Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe and is associated mainly with seasonally dry tropical habitat.
From natural habitat to care: The young plant inherits the species’ adaptation to seasonal dryness, but its tiny volume of mix dries faster. Check depth and weight often without ever watering just because a set number of days has passed.
Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage
A small pot has little thermal inertia
The root environment warms, cools and dries faster than in a large pot. It needs a stable position and prompt checking, not automatically more water.
Two leaf ranks form the fan
The natural distichous arrangement places successive leaves in two ranks. New offsets arise from buds on the underground rhizome and can form fans facing different directions.
The water reservoir grows with the blade
Thickness and storage volume increase as the leaf matures. A very young blade is more vulnerable to injury and prolonged drought.
CAM reduces but does not eliminate transpiration
Stomata open more at night, but the plant still loses water and needs healthy roots. Resilience does not mean it can remain unchecked indefinitely.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.
01 What is the plant’s height?
The product comes in a 6 cm pot, but no fixed height is specified. Every young plant naturally varies in leaf number, length and angle.
02 When does it genuinely need water?
Only when the mix is dry through all or almost all of its depth and the pot feels noticeably light. Water deeply, drain completely and never leave water in the cover pot.
03 What does a soft or darkened base mean?
Soft tissue together with wet mix is an urgent rot signal. Pause watering, inspect roots and rhizome, and remove only dead tissue with a clean tool.
04 Does it need frequent repotting?
No. Repot when rhizomes have genuinely filled or distorted the container, moving up one size only and using a very fast-draining mix.
05 What should I do with a brown tip?
A mature tip will not become pointed again after cutting. Correct drought, salts, cold or injury first, then trim only fully dead tissue along the natural outline.
06 Is it safe for pets and children?
It is not intended for chewing or ingestion. Saponins can cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs. Keep the plant away from pets and young children. If a pet eats it, contact a veterinarian; for a child, seek medical advice promptly.
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Individual protection
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Sturdy packaging
We use reinforced cardboard designed to protect against impacts and vibration during transport.