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African Spears – Desert Horizon Nursery

African Spears

Dracaena angolensis
Categories:
Interior Plants  ·  
Houseplants
Light
Partial shade
Water
Low water; allow soil to dry completely before watering thoroughly. Water very sparingly in winter, especially in cool conditions.
Size
4-6 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Habit
Clustering succulent
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets
Description
An architectural succulent, formerly known as Sansevieria cylindrica, with stiff, cylindrical, spear-shaped leaves arranged in upright fans.
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers (grown for foliage)
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Growth Rate
Slow
Growth Habit
Clustering succulent
Mature Size
4-6 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Gray-green with lighter horizontal banding
Landscape Use
Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Indoor / Houseplant, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Shade / Indoor
Soil
Amended / Rich
Companion Plants
Gasteria, Haworthia
Toxic — Pets
Toxic to pets if ingested (saponins); causes mild GI upset (vomiting/diarrhea)
Care Instructions

Light: Bright indirect light or filtered shade; gentle morning sun is suitable after acclimation. Protect from intense Phoenix afternoon sun.

Water: Low water; allow soil to dry completely before watering thoroughly. Water very sparingly in winter, especially in cool conditions.

Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix amended with pumice or perlite; use containers with drainage holes.

Mature size: Typically 2–4 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide; older plants may reach 6 feet tall and spread by rhizomes.

Bloom: Mature plants bloom occasionally, often in spring or summer; flowering is uncommon indoors.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; frost-tender.

Growth rate: Slow.