Dracaena stuckyi

Dracaena stuckyi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Division:	Angiosperms
Class:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asparagaceae
Genus:	Sansevieria
Species:	S. stuckyi
Binomial name
Sansevieria stuckyi God.-Leb.
Synonyms
Acyntha stuckyi (God.-Leb.) Chiov. Sansevieria andradae God.-Leb. ex Gérôme

Sansevieria stuckyi is a common, easily cultured succulent member of the Asparagaceae family subfamily Nolinaceae native to equatorial Africa.

Description

Sansevieria stuckyi can form clustering series of short, distichous stems each bearing from one to several leaves, along the trailing rhizomes of the plant. Leaves are circular in cross-section, leathery, fleshy, dark and decorated with pale marbling. plants grow to a height of approximately 2 metres depending on light and moisture availability. Inflorescences occur in spring or autumn, bearing fragrant, yellow-white flowers.

Cultivation

Extremely easy to grow, S. stuckyi can tolerate shade, heat and dry conditions and grows well in almost any collection. Will thrive on any soil, under any light intensity and with any amount of water. Can be wintered in a warm or cool environment with extremely rare watering.

References

• The Complete Encyclopedia of Succulents by Zdenek Jezek and Libor Kunte