Dracaena angolensis: Country Or Region Of Origin
Africa
Plant Profile: Dracaena angolensis
Names
African Spear, Brazil Saint Bárbara Sword, Cylindrical Snake Plant, Spear Sansevieria
Phonetic Spelling:dra-SEE-nah an-go-LEN-sis
Genus:Dracaena
Species:angolensis
Family:Asparagaceae
The African Spear is a resilient and low-maintenance succulent houseplant that originates from Africa. It features a striking appearance, characterized by its cylindrical, spiky leaves that are similar to those of D. trifasciata. For optimal growth, position it in a well-lit window and be careful not to overwater.
Dracaena angolensis Feature Summary
Dracaena angolensis Image Gallery
Tags
#houseplant
#easy to grow
#interiorscape
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
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Dracaena angolensis Feature Summary
Attributes
Perennial
Leaves
Striped gray green cylidrical leaves 1" in diameter and up to 7 feet long growing from a basal rosette.
Green
Gray/Silver
Simple
Rosulate
> 6 inches
Leathery
Fleshy
1-3 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
3 feet-6 feet
12 inches-3 feet
Stem
Landscape
Houseplants
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Dracaena angolensis Image Gallery
Dracaena angolensis Attributes
Dracaena angolensis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Dracaena angolensis Leaves
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Description
Striped gray green cylidrical leaves 1" in diameter and up to 7 feet long growing from a basal rosette.
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Color
Gray/Silver
Green
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Dracaena angolensis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Dracaena angolensis: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Dracaena angolensis Whole Plant Traits
Dracaena angolensis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Dracaena angolensis: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Dracaena angolensis: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Dracaena angolensis Cultural Conditions
Dracaena angolensis: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Dracaena angolensis Stem
Dracaena angolensis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Dracaena angolensis Landscape
Dracaena angolensis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Dracaena angolensis: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
