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Sansevieria cylindrica 'straight' 12cm

Name: Sansevieria cylindrica 'straight' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: Sansevstraight12cm
Price: 14.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Indoor plant · Asparagaceae · Succulent architecture

Dracaenaangolensis· Straight form

Upright, cylindrical, expressionless – and perfect. 😶🌫️

Family: Asparagaceae · Pot diameter: 12 cm · Height: 35 cm

Asparagaceae
Vertical cylinders
Small horizontal footprint
Grey-green bands
Trained upright form

Dracaena angolensis · Straight form gathers long cylindrical leaves into a parallel, near-vertical cluster. Soft grey-green transverse bands show across the rounded surface, while the limited footprint makes the form resemble a restrained botanical sculpture.

Dracaena angolensis · Straight form relies on repeated narrow vertical axes: its silhouette changes through leaf number, spacing and curve rather than broad foliage mass.

What makes it special

The Straight form emphasises parallelism and the uninterrupted vertical movement of cylindrical leaves.

Parallel green axes

Blades rise close together, creating a steady linear rhythm rather than an open fan.

Volume without broad foliage

The near-circular cross-section adds substance while the plant occupies little space around the pot.

Fine transverse pattern

Paler and darker bands follow the blade and become visible as the light angle changes.

Why you’ll love it: it offers the strictest, calmest version of a cylindrical snake plant, adding height without visual clutter.

In your space Placement & plant pairings Where it looks its best and which plants complement it

In your space

Where it looks its best

In a bright corner, on a desk or narrow side unit where the cylindrical lines have clear space above them. Choose a stable cover pot that cannot hide water at the base.

Plant pairings

Plants that complement it

Choices with compatible light needs and contrasting textures keep the arrangement balanced.

Agave victoriae-reginae — a strict white-lined rosette in a low form.
Kalanchoe tomentosa — fuzzy grey-green leaves with warm edges.
Ceropegia woodii — a fine trailing line with silver hearts.

Care at a glance

Light

Bright indirect light to gentle sun after acclimation. It tolerates less light, but colour and growth rate decline.

Water

Only when the mix is fully or almost fully dry. Water deeply and let the pot drain.

Atmosphere

Dry to average household air and roughly 15–30°C. Protect from frost, cold substrate and winter wet.

Pets

Not safe for chewing or ingestion. Saponins can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in cats and dogs.

Chosen for this plant

Substrate & nutrition

Suitable substrate Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent Premium Mix 5lt View product

Suitable nutrition Cactus & Succulent Focus 100ml View product

Detailed care Complete care guide Light, watering, humidity, substrate and nutrition in detail

Light and position

Provide as much filtered light as practical without sudden harsh sun. Variegated and silver forms retain a cleaner pattern in brighter positions.

Correct watering

Check the mix at depth and water only when it is dry. Wet the whole root ball, drain completely and empty the saucer; frequent small splashes keep the base dangerously damp.

Air humidity

It does not need misting or elevated humidity. Dry foliage and gentle airflow reduce the risk of rot in the rosette centre.

Temperature

It grows best in a stable warm room. Keep it above roughly 10°C and reduce water sharply when light and temperature fall.

Substrate

Greenleaf Plant Search maps snake plants to Sybasoil Cacti & Succulent Mix. Very fast drainage and open holes matter more than the pot material.

Nutrition and repotting

Use Cactus & Succulent Focus only during active growth, at the label rate and never as an extra watering. Repot infrequently once rhizomes fill the pot, moving up by one size.

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 trade Straight form

Straight denotes the trained upright presentation of cylindrical leaves and is not a formally registered cultivar. The botanical basis remains Dracaena angolensis.

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 upright cylinders are storage organs adapted to seasonal dryness. Indoors they need bright light, deep but infrequent watering and a mix that quickly refills with air.

Greenleaf for Plant Nerds Scientific facts nobody asked for Botanical details for anyone curious about the plant behind the foliage

Straight is a trained presentation

Horticultural support can hold young leaves in a parallel cluster. Later natural growth may diverge slightly without any change of identity.

The cylindrical blade contains water-storage parenchyma

Cells with large vacuoles occupy much of the leaf and act as a reservoir between rains.

A cut tip does not regenerate

The leaf elongates from developmental zones near its base. If the mature tip is cut, the wound seals but does not reform a natural point.

CAM separates gas exchange from light in time

CO₂ enters mainly at night, is stored chemically and released inside the leaf by day for photosynthesis. This limits stomatal opening in heat.

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers about growth and the plant’s most common signals.

01 Why is a new leaf emerging at an angle?

The Straight form is a presentation, not genetically absolute parallelism. Rhizomes produce leaves at natural angles; provide even light and do not force a soft new blade.

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. Stop 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?

Not for chewing or ingestion. Saponins can cause drooling, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs. Keep it away from persistent pets.

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Sansevieria cylindrica 'straight' 12cm

Sansevieria cylindrica 'straight' 12cm

Dracaenaangolensis· Straight form

What makes it special

Parallel green axes

Volume without broad foliage

Fine transverse pattern

Where it looks its best

Plants that complement it

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Atmosphere

Pets

Substrate & nutrition

Light and position

Correct watering

Air humidity

Temperature

Substrate

Nutrition and repotting

From Sansevieria cylindrica to Dracaena

The trade Straight form

Wild origin

Straight is a trained presentation

The cylindrical blade contains water-storage parenchyma

A cut tip does not regenerate

CAM separates gas exchange from light in time

Frequently asked questions

Sansevieria cylindrica 'straight' 12cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

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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