Sansevieria Bacularis
Also Known As
At A Glance
Features
Origin
Sansevieria Bacularis plants are native to the Democratic Republic of Congo (West-central tropical Africa).
Size
This huge Sansevieria species grows up to 6 feet in optimal conditions. It has slender upright leaves that are just 1.5 centimetres in diameter. Flower stalk can be around 2 to 2.5 feet tall.
Foliage
S. Bacularis plants grow tall and thin cylindrical leaves that rise straight upwards from the soil. The foliage is rough and leathery with 1 to 2 leaves growing together. The dark green leaves also have irregular horizontal greenish grey bands. This plant can produce dark purple basal leaves (sheath) when it is young.
Flower
S. Bacularis is a flowering plant but it's quite rare for this plant to flower. Flowers tend to grow in bunches on vertical flower stalks. This usually happens once a year. The flowers have greenish white color, sweet fragrance and small, tubular shape.
Toxicity
This plant has low level toxicity. If ingested, it can cause symptoms like mouth and stomach irritations, vomiting, nausea, drooling and diarrhea. To be safe, keep it away from children and pets.
Growth Season
This evergreen plant actively grows during the spring to summer season. In cold winters, it can become dormant and hardly grows. Flowering time is erratic, but it can happen yearly in winter to spring season.
Pests
Most Sansevieria are hardly bothered by pests and diseases. Spider mites and mealybugs might be possible threats. The pest infestations are easy to remedy if caught early.
Propagation
This species can be easily propagated by plant division or rooting leaf cuttings. When using leaf cuttings, take at least 3-4 inches long sections and plant them in loose soil. However, leaf cuttings might produce plants belonging to the parent variety, meaning a variegation may disappear.
Growing Conditions
Water
Sansevieria plants absolutely dislike wet roots. So, it's best to keep the soil on a drier side. Let the top 1 inch soil layer dry off before watering again. Water once every other week or once a week, depending on the climate and season. Reduce the watering as the temperature starts to dip. In winters, you can water your plant just once a month.
Light
The plant can tolerate anything from filtered to full sun as well as low light conditions. Bright indirect sunlight seems to promote growth and bloom. For outdoor plants, select a shaded area to protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun. Keep your indoor plants in a brightly lit area.
Soil
Well-draining and gritty soil is great for all Sansevieria. Never plant your Sansevieria in 100% pure soil. Use materials like pumice, perlite, coir, sand or gravel to increase the porosity of your soil mix. You can also use a standard potting mix made for cacti and succulents.
Environment
S. Bacularis a good indoor and outdoor ornamental plant. The average room temperature and humidity suits well for the plant growth. Ideal temperature is anywhere between 60-85°F (16-85°C). It's best to avoid temperature below 45°F (7°C), especially with wet soil.
