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Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 'Twister'
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Dracaena angolensis (Sansevieria cylindrica) 'Twister'
Quick Care Guide
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) ‘Twister’
Dracaena angolensis ‘Twister’ has thick cylindrical leaves set into a central twist. The grey-green spears curve around each other, forming a tight centre.
The older leaves create the twist. Fresh shoots can appear beside the twisted centre and usually grow straighter.
Twisted spears in a compact centre
- Leaf shape: Cylindrical grey-green leaves held in a twist.
- Foliage texture: Thick, water-storing foliage with subtle banding.
- Growth base: Rhizome base that produces new offsets.
- New growth: Small new shoots can appear beside the original twist.
- Watering note: Water can collect in the dense centre after watering.
New growth below the twist
Dracaena angolensis is native to Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. New shoots come from the rhizome below the soil and may appear outside the twist.
Care around dense leaf bases
- Light: Bright, indirect light supports steady growth.
- Watering: Allow a full dry-down and keep water from sitting in the centre.
- Substrate: Use a fast-draining, mineral mix.
- Handling: Support leaves during repotting.
- Temperature: Keep the plant warm and let the pot dry well.
- Humidity: Normal household humidity is fine.
- Feeding: Use only a small fertiliser dose while the plant is growing.
- Repotting: Move to a slightly larger pot when crowded.
- Propagation: Separate rooted offsets; new shoots may grow straighter than the original twist.
Problems linked to the tight arrangement
- Moisture between leaves: Tip away standing water and give the centre more airflow.
- Cracked leaves: Mature leaves can split after pressure, bending or knocks.
- Soft base: Moisture has stayed too long around the base.
- Straight offsets: This is normal new growth from the rhizome.
- Pests: Check tight spaces between the leaves for mealybugs.
Safety
Keep Dracaena angolensis ‘Twister’ out of reach of pets and small children. If ingested, it may cause digestive upset.
Botanical name and Twister name
‘Twister’ belongs to Dracaena angolensis. The older name Sansevieria cylindrica remains common because it describes the cylindrical leaves. Dracaena comes from Greek drakaina, meaning “female dragon”. The species name angolensis means “of Angola”. The trade name ‘Twister’ describes the twisted 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) 'Twister'
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