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Dracaena arborescens

Sansevieria arborescens

Dracaena arborescens
Photo: Peter A. Mansfeld, CC BY 3.0

Dracaena arborescens (also called Sansevieria arborescens) is a succulent from Kenya and Tanzania that grows tall, tree-like stems with thick, flat leaves. Let it dry out between waterings and give it bright light.

Family
Asparagaceae (Asparagus family)
Grows as
Succulent
Light
Bright indirect, Part shade
Water
Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out almost completely before watering again; reduce water in winter.
Soil
Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with added perlite or grit.
Temperature
18–30 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy
Easy

About

Dracaena arborescens, synonym Sansevieria arborescens, is a succulent plant native to Kenya and Tanzania.

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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Dracaena arborescens by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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