African spear
Dracaena angolensis · Dragon trees · Asparagus family
Also known as: Cylindrical Snake Plant · Spear Sansevieria · Sansevieria Cylindrica
Very easy30–150cmNot pet-safe
African spear care at a glance
African spear (Dracaena angolensis) needs little water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on African spear
Possible pests on African spear include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Thrips and Spider mites. A common disease is Root rot. African spear is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Thrips Low
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Saponins Low
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Frequently asked questions about African spear
- Which pests affect African spear?
- Possible pests on African spear include Mealybugs, Scale insects, Thrips and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect African spear?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is African spear toxic to cats and dogs?
- African spear is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does African spear need?
- African spear has a low water requirement.
- What light does African spear need?
- African spear prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is African spear frost-hardy?
- African spear is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.