Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Asparagaceae
Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 'Straight'
African Spear
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- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal, your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
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Care at a glance
Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 'Straight'
Watering
Water when ~90–100% dry
Substrate
Airy + gritty • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Upright rosette-forming succulent perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Dracaena angolensis; species native to southern tropical Africa
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) ‘Straight’
Dracaena angolensis ‘Straight’ has upright cylindrical leaves held close together in a narrow bundle. The grey-green spears grow vertically, giving the plant a narrow base and upright habit.
The plant builds slowly from the base. New shoots appear beside the original bundle, making the plant denser while it stays narrow.
Narrow growth with cylindrical leaves
- Leaf shape: Upright cylindrical leaves arranged in a tight bundle.
- Colour pattern: Grey-green surface with subtle banding.
- Growth base: Rhizome growth with new shoots over time.
- Indoor habit: Narrow upright growth.
- Flowering: Mature plants may occasionally flower, though this is uncommon indoors.
New shoots below the upright leaves
Dracaena angolensis is native to Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. New shoots come from the rhizome below the soil, and the thick leaves tolerate dry intervals.
Care for a vertical spear cluster
- Light: Bright, indirect light supports upright growth.
- Watering: Let the substrate dry fully before watering.
- Substrate: Use a well-draining, mineral mix.
- Rotation: Turn occasionally for balanced growth.
- Pot: A stable pot supports taller leaves.
- Temperature: Keep it away from cold glass and draughty spots.
- Humidity: Average indoor air is enough.
- Feeding: Feed lightly when new growth is active.
- Repotting: Increase pot size only when needed.
- Propagation: Divide rooted offsets or rhizome sections.
Signs to correct early
- Leaning: Rotate the pot if growth leans toward one side.
- Soft lower leaves: Wet substrate around the lower leaves.
- Weak new growth: Move closer to bright, filtered light and check drainage.
- Loose plant: Check for damaged or lost roots.
- Pests: Check the grooves and leaf bases for mealybugs or mites.
Safety
Place Dracaena angolensis ‘Straight’ out of reach of pets and small children. If eaten, it may cause digestive upset.
Name and species notes
This upright form belongs to Dracaena angolensis, often still sold under the older name Sansevieria cylindrica. Dracaena comes from Greek drakaina, meaning “female dragon”. The species name angolensis means “of Angola”, while cylindrica refers to the cylindrical leaves. The trade name ‘Straight’ describes the upright leaves.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 'Straight'
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