Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight'

snake plant

Eventual height & spread

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Straight'

snake plant

  • 12cm pot | 40cm tall
  • £22.99
  • In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
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  • Named Day £10.99
  • Position: bright indirect light, or indirect light
  • Soil: good quality cacti or succulent compost
  • Rate of growth: slow
  • Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
  • Current height: approximately 40cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
  • Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot


Sansevieria cylindrica is an elegant, low maintenance houseplant with smooth, leathery, spear-like foliage. As its name suggests, ‘Straight’ is distinctly upright in habit and the minimalist, striking grey-green variegation adds to its appeal as a tough, air purifying plant for any stylish, contemporary home or office. Please be aware however that it is quite common for the plants to have small nicks or scars on their leaves. This is an indication of the plants maturity and does not have any affect on their long-term health or vigour in any way.

Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.

Also, it is quite common for these plants to have small nicks or scars on their leaves. This does not affect their long-term health or vigour in any way.


  • Home care:
    Place Sansevieria in a bright room with indirect light, though it will also tolerate lower-light spaces, making it easy to position around the home. Keep it warm (though away from direct heat sources such as radiators) and away from cold draughts, and use a free-draining houseplant compost. Check that any pot cover you are using is not allowing the nursery pot inside to sit in water.

    Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering, then water thoroughly and let the excess drain away; never leave it standing in water as this causes root rot. In winter, reduce watering and keep temperatures above 10°C (50°F). Repot every few years when the roots begin to outgrow the container, choosing a
    • Pets: Harmful if eaten

    Goes well with