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Starfish Sansevieria

Dracaena angolensis
Starfish Sansevieria (Sansevieria cylindrica 'Boncel')

Light Requirements

Light - indoors or under glass: For indoor 'Boncel', use bright filtered light and avoid full summer sun through glass.

Watering Protocols

Water - Genus-level Sansevieria; indoor containers: Genus-level Sansevieria care: water after the potting medium dries; empty standing water from the saucer and reduce watering during slow winter growth.

Growing Medium / Substrate

Growing Medium / Substrate: Use a well-drained potting mix.

Safety Guidance

  • RHS lists 'Boncel' as harmful if eaten; do not ingest the plant.

  • NC State identifies ingestion hazards for cats and dogs. Keep this plant out of their reach.

Additional Plant Information

  • Dracaena angolensis is an accepted name in Asparagaceae according to Kew.

  • 'Boncel' forms a compact clump of cylindrical, striped leaves arranged in a fan.

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