Sansevieria cylindrica 'Handshake'

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Handshake' (now classified as Dracaena angolensis)

P12 Pot

Plant Highlights: Distinctive fan-shaped cylindrical leaves • Architectural evergreen foliage • Tolerates lower light levels • Low-maintenance houseplant

Overview

Sansevieria cylindrica 'Handshake' is an eye-catching indoor plant with thick, cylindrical leaves arranged in a distinctive fan shape that gives the plant its name. Its clean, sculptural form makes it a natural choice for modern interiors, adding year-round structure and texture without taking up much space.

Supplied in a P12 pot, this compact houseplant is exceptionally easy to care for and adapts well to a range of indoor conditions. It grows best in bright, indirect light but also tolerates lower light levels, making it suitable for many rooms around the home.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Place in bright, indirect light for the strongest growth, although this plant will also tolerate lower light levels. Avoid prolonged exposure to harsh midday sun, which may mark the foliage.

Watering

Allow the compost to dry thoroughly before watering. Water sparingly during winter when growth slows, and never leave the pot standing in water.

Feeding

Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser once a month during spring and summer. Feeding is generally unnecessary during the winter months.

Indoor Placement

An excellent choice for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, hallways with natural light and other bright indoor spaces. Its upright habit makes it ideal for shelves, desks and side tables.

Why We Love It

• The fan-shaped arrangement of cylindrical leaves creates a striking architectural feature.
• Extremely forgiving and suitable for busy households.
• Compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces.
• Requires only occasional watering once established.

Good to Know

This plant stores moisture in its fleshy leaves, making it well adapted to occasional missed waterings. The most common cause of problems is overwatering, so always allow the compost to dry before watering again.

Product Information

• Supplied in a P12 nursery pot.
• Grown for its distinctive evergreen foliage.
• Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.