Sansevieria bacularis in pot

Credit: Ekatarina Volovstova

Sansevieria bacularis in the ground

Credit: Mokkie

Young shoot of Sansevieria bacularis

Credit: Nikki Thomas

Sansevieria bacularis in the ground

Credit: Diego Alex

Sansevieria bacularis, the other sansevieria with cylindrical leaves

Sansevieria bacularis is the Alpha generation of mother-in-law languages. Native to the Congo and Rwanda, this plant of the Asparagaceae family was first described in 2010. Sold under the names Mikado, Fernwood or Musica, it has made its way into our homes in record time.

How to recognize Sansevieria bacularis?

Sansevieria bacularis is an upright succulent plant. It grows to between 20 and 80 centimetres in height.

Sansevieria bacularis has no stem. Its leaves grow singly or in pairs from the rhizome.

The fleshy, elongated, cylindrical leaf blades are no more than two centimetres in diameter. The dark-green leaves are horizontally streaked with light green and have an almost black vertical furrow.

You've been offered a Sansevieria with cylindrical foliage and you're not sure whether it's a Sansevieria bacularis or a Sansevieria spaghetti? There are several ways to tell them apart. The former produces young purple leaves at its base. It also has an upright, compact habit. The second tends to grow in a fan shape. Its leaf blades are also slightly thicker (up to three centimetres in diameter).

Older specimens flower, even indoors. Flowers appear in clusters, on a long stalk. White with purple stripes, they give off a delicate vanilla fragrance.

But don't be tempted by its scent! Sansevieria bacularis is toxic if swallowed. It's best to grow it out of reach of young children and pets.

Our maintenance tips

To grow sansevieria bacularis indoors, reproduce the conditions of their natural environment! Sun, warmth and little water. You can even take your succulent out to your windowsill or garden in summer.

Watering

Water only when the soil has completely dried out. Use room-temperature water with low calcium content, such as rainwater.

Water generously to allow the leaves to soak up the water. Make sure any excess water has drained away before replacing your Sansevieria bacularis. If necessary, remove any water that has accumulated in the saucer or planter.

Spray

Sansevieria bacularis grow in arid regions and do not like humidity. No need to spray them.

Repotting

In spring, transfer your Sansevieria bacularis to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

Sansevieria bacularis plants need repotting only when their roots begin to emerge from the pot.

In this case, choose an earthenware pot with a hole barely larger than the previous one (about 5 centimetres) : it will promote drainage.

Lay down a layer of clay balls or gravel before pouring in a substrate suitable for succulents. You can also mix a third of sand with your potting soil. Tamp regularly to eliminate air pockets and replant your Sansevieria bacularis.

Fertilization

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

You don't have to fertilize your plant to make it grow. However, if you want to stimulate its growth, you can give itfertilizer for cacti and succulents.

Prune

You can remove the dead leaves.

It's important not to prune the tips of the leaves. This will stop the growth of your Sansevieria bacularis.

Plantation

Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.

Where's the best place to plant your Sansevieria bacularis? A sunny spot at the top of a slope, to encourage rainwater drainage.

Dig a large hole to give the roots room to spread out. As for repotting, place a layer of gravel at the bottom, followed by a layer of substrate. Place your plant in the center and cover with soil, possibly enriched with leaf compost. Press down to eliminate air pockets and water.

Cutting

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Separate a seedling, with its root system, from the mother plant. If their roots are intertwined, sever them with a clean knife.

In a pierced terracotta pot, pour a bed of clay balls or gravel to optimize drainage.

Prepare a mixture of one-third potting soil, one-third garden soil and one-third sand. Pour it into your pot, on top of the drainage layer. Plant your cutting and tamp it down.

Place the pot in a room where the temperature is always above 18 degrees. The location should be bright and out of direct sunlight. You can, for example, place your cutting behind a curtained window.

To avoid drowning the roots, always check the condition of the substrate before watering: the surface must be dry.

Diseases / Threats

Aphids

Mealybugs

Mealybug, accompanied by ants for its honeydew.

Mealybugs

Information

Family	Asparagaceae - Asparagaceae
Type	Sansevieria - Sansevieria
Species	Sansevieria bacularis - Sansevieria bacularis
Lifecycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Exposures	Sun Half-shade
Substrats	Calcareous earth Humus soil Sandy soil
Planting methods	In pots In tubs Planter
Categories	Interior Rhizome Succulent
Tags	Beginner Increvable Toxic
Origin	Central Africa
Hardiness (USDA)	11a
Leaf color
Flower color