Sansevieria Cylindrica, Starfish- Plant

Plant Description

This is a cultivar of D. angolensis var. patula, ‘Boncel’ or ‘Starfish’ was bred for petite size and thick, stout cylindrical leaves. This cultivar is sometimes referred to as “spear orchid,” even though it’s not an orchid.

As a dwarf, this specimen typically reaches no more than about 10 to 12 inches in height, with rare specimens reaching 18 to 20 inches tall under ideal conditions. It has the familiar fan shape and green-gray banded leaves of most D. angolensis plants.

Sunlight

• It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.

Soil

• Soil should be well drain and porus.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
• keep away from the AC Vents.
• Do not apply water on plant leaves.

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.

• Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
• Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
• Keep the plant in indirect light.
• Do not repot immediately after receiving it.

Special feature

It is an air purifier indoor plant.

Ornamental uses