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Sansevieria pinguicula
Dracaena pinguicula (also called Sansevieria pinguicula or walking sansevieria) is a slow-growing, succulent-leaved species from Kenya, valued for its unusual creeping growth habit. The key to growing it is bright conditions, very sparing watering and warmth, as it grows extremely slowly and is hard to find in cultivation.
Dracaena pinguicula, synonym Sansevieria pinguicula, also known as the walking sansevieria, is a xerophytic CAM succulent native to the Bura area of Kenya, near Garissa. The species was described by Peter René Oscar Bally in 1943.
Dracaena pinguicula is extremely slow growing and requires warm temperatures to grow. It is therefore difficult to find in cultivation. Variegated specimens are highly prized but rarely arise, and are sold at high prices. Normal specimens are more common but still highly sought after due to their unique growing habit.
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