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Sansevieria 'digitorum' 10.5cm

Name: Sansevieria 'digitorum' 10.5cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Sansevdigitor10.5cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€11,90

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Sansevieria cylindrica 'Digitorum'

The snake plant that looks like a tiny minimalist sculpture 🗿

Family: Asparagaceae • Pot diameter: 7 cm • Height: 20 cm

Asparagaceae Evergreen Medium to bright light Sparse watering Sculptural habit

The Sansevieria cylindrica 'Digitorum' stands out for its sculptural, strongly upright form and its narrow cylindrical leaves that look like slim green spears or fingers arranged in a fan. The effect is clean, architectural and especially useful in modern interiors where even a small plant needs to add height and structure without taking over the space visually or physically. Its presence feels calm yet deliberate, which is exactly why it works so well on desks, shelves, consoles and minimalist corners with a more refined look.

Light

🌤️ Medium to bright

It looks best in good light, but it remains resilient in less brightly lit spots too.

Watering

💧 Sparse

Let the substrate dry out well before watering again.

Growth

📈 Slow

It develops steadily and keeps its tight, compact form for a long time.

Character

🗿 Sculptural

Its narrow upright leaves create a crisp architectural effect.

What makes it special

🌿 Very narrow cylindrical leaves with disciplined vertical growth.
📐 Forms a compact but strongly architectural cluster without spreading outward.
🎨 Grey-green tones and subtle banding give it a more modern aesthetic.

Ideal use

🪴 In small pots on desks, shelves and narrow furniture surfaces.
🏠 In interiors with a minimalist or contemporary style that need a vertical line.
✨ As a resilient foliage plant with a clean, designed presence.

Where to place it

Place it in a bright position with good indirect light, or even in a gentler light setting, as long as excess moisture is avoided in the substrate. 'Digitorum' is especially useful in interiors that need a vertical accent and clean geometry without the plant feeling bulky within the composition. In a small pot it works beautifully on a desk, sideboard or narrow surface, because it takes up very little room while still offering a strong morphological presence.

What plants it pairs well with

With broader-leaved houseplants, so its fine vertical line creates contrast.
With plants in soft green or grey-green tones for a quieter, more contemporary composition.
With trailing plants on shelves or consoles when you want balance between upright and cascading forms.

Styling goal: clean vertical structure, restraint and balance between form and space.

Origin of the variety click to read

Horticultural group: 'Digitorum' belongs to the cylindrical-leaved snake plant group, grown primarily for its sculptural form and strong resilience indoors.

Botanical placement: Although the name Sansevieria cylindrica is still widely used in horticulture, the species is currently linked botanically with the accepted name Dracaena angolensis, reflecting the more recent taxonomic treatment of the group.

Geographic origin: The species behind this group is native to southern tropical Africa, especially drier areas including Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Distinctive look of 'Digitorum': This form stands out for its especially narrow upright leaves, which give it a finer, more graphic silhouette than heavier cylindrical snake plant forms.

1) Substrate: Use a very free-draining mix so moisture does not linger around the roots.

2) Watering: Water sparingly, only when the potting mix has dried well.

3) Position: A bright indoor space helps it keep a tighter form and a cleaner overall look.

🔎 Detail	Information
🌿 Scientific name	Sansevieria cylindrica 'Digitorum' (currently linked with Dracaena angolensis)
🪴 Pot/Size	7 cm • height 20 cm
☀️ Light	Medium to bright, ideally with good indirect light.
💧 Watering	Sparse, allowing the substrate to dry out fully or almost fully between waterings.
🧱 Substrate	A very free-draining mix for succulents or snake plants.
📐 Leaves	Narrow, cylindrical, upright, arranged in a fan-like or clustered form.
📈 Growth	Slow, steady and very compact.
🌍 Group origin	Southern tropical Africa, especially Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
⚠️ Key note	It does not appreciate overwatering or heavy, constantly wet soil.

💡 Tip: Do not crowd it with too many plants around it. 'Digitorum' looks best when it has a bit of visual breathing room, so the line of the leaves reads clearly.

🤔 Did you know? Cylindrical snake plants are especially effective in spaces where a plant needs to add height and structure without spreading sideways. They are one of the smartest choices for small surfaces.

Why you will love it info

🗿 It has a clean sculptural form that instantly feels more refined.
🌿 It takes up very little space while adding strong vertical presence.
💧 It is resilient and does not ask for frequent watering.
✨ It fits beautifully into modern, minimalist interiors.

🧠 Greenleaf for geeks — scientific details nobody asked for geek

🧬 The transfer of many former Sansevieria species into Dracaena was driven by phylogenetic evidence, not by a simple marketing rename.
📐 The cylindrical leaf shape helps reduce water loss and supports the dry-adapted character of the group.
🌿 'Digitorum' is especially appealing because it keeps a finer, more graphic silhouette than bulkier cylindrical forms.
🏠 The popularity of plants like this indoors is not accidental: they combine form, resilience and spatial efficiency in one plant.

Is it the same as Sansevieria cylindrica? name

It is a horticultural form from the same group. Today the botanically accepted species name is linked with Dracaena angolensis, but Sansevieria cylindrica remains the more familiar name in the plant trade.

Does it need a lot of light? light

It looks best in good light, but it remains quite resilient in less bright positions as well. In a brighter spot it tends to keep a tighter and cleaner form.

Is it slow growing? growth

Yes, it grows slowly and steadily, which helps it hold its sculptural appearance for a long time.

Does it do well in a small pot? pot

Yes, it is one of those plants that performs very well in small pots, as long as the substrate drains properly and it is not watered too often.

🔎 Note: Due to the natural variability of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size and colouring can vary depending on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.

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Sansevieria 'digitorum' 10.5cm

Sansevieria 'digitorum' 10.5cm

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Digitorum'

Light

Watering

Growth

Character

What makes it special

Ideal use

Where to place it

What plants it pairs well with

Sansevieria 'digitorum' 10.5cm — Care & Tips

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With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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