Dracaena angolensis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Dracaena angolensis, also known as the African spear plant, is a succulent plant whose leaves are pointed and have the shape of spears. The leaves are grayish-green and have fine lines running down them. This plant can quickly grow in hot climates, sandy soil, and pots with good drainage.
Common Name |
African spear or the spear sansevieria
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Dracaena angolensis
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Genus
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Dracaena
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Family
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Asparagaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Dracaena angolensis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Dracaena angolensis.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Dracaena angolensis needs water once every
30 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Dracaena angolensis needs about 0.25 L per 30 days. |
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Dracaena angolensis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Dracaena angolensis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Dracaena angolensis prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Dracaena angolensis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Dracaena angolensis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Dracaena angolensis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Dracaena angolensis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Dracaena angolensis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Dracaena angolensis toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Dracaena angolensis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Dracaena angolensis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Dracaena angolensis Native Region |
Find out where the Dracaena angolensis plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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