A striking dwarf form of Sansevieria cylindrica var. patula

14 years ago

Two years ago, a group of Thai Sans. growers joined the Flora Jakarta 2008 in Indonesia

They visited one of the world's greatest Sans. collection at Mr Edi Sebayang's house.

Among the best and ultra rare varieties of Sans that he've kept for years,

there was a striking dwarf form of Sans. cylindrica var. patula

This new cultivar mutated from a group of cuttings in Indonesia.

Edi calls this special cultivar 'Bonsellensis' (means 'bonsai')

Mr Edi Sebayang with his Sans. collection.

Sans. cylindrica cv 'Bonsellensis'

The 'Bonsellensis' off shoot which was brought back to Thailand via my friend.

The same plant last year, showed at our Sans. Show & Contest, Bangkok, Thailand

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Comments (7)

norma_2006
14 years ago
It is interesting that it doesn't look like San. cylindrica v. patula.
That seems, in the picture, that it is rather a husky plant but very beautiful, does it offset by runners, grown in full sun or shade. Norma
stephania
Original Author
14 years ago
The plant in Indonesia received full sun, while other kept under 50% shade cloth here.

In fact, I've heard about using plant growth retardants, Paclobutrazol,
usually sold under the tradename "Bonzi" which acts to reduce cell elongation.
The result is reduction in foliage size and internodal spacing in many folia or flowering pot plant.

In Thailand, some Adenium and Sans. growers have used this product to control plant shape.
Also in Indonesia, some Sans. lovers who love to minimize their plants as "Bonsai"

These Sans. in Indonesia could be treated with plant growth retardants.

But this product can affect for a period of time, from month to year,
before back to normal growth if doesn't use continuously.

This is an example of Sans. cylindrica var. patula which had been treated with
plant growth retardant and turned to be normal.

While the "Boncellensis" has never changed its dwarf characteristic
even its offspring, via leaf cutting, that I got from my friend, here.
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hadrian
14 years ago
hey Stephania,

what kind of soil do you guys us there? is there a particular mix that is popular? or do growers there all have unique mixtures? and does the soil stay moist due to the humidity in your country or does it stay dry until you guys water?

thanks,

Bri.
stephania
Original Author
14 years ago
Hi Brian, here, we prefer a mixed of good drainage organic soil:
coconut husk, leaf-mould, pumice, gardening soil, charcoal.
The media can hold some amount of moisture between water, but not too much.
isusandi
14 years ago
Hi Stephania,

This new cultivar should be call as Boncel (Dwarf in English) not Bonsellensis.

This cultivar will be published in next Sansevieria Journal, maybe on May 2010.

Indra
Jakarta-Indonesia
stephania
Original Author
14 years ago
Sorry for our mistake, I will inform my friend, Mr Bunlue who brought "Boncel" back here
and introduced your beatiful plant to Thai's rare palnt collectors.

Mr Bunlue, president of "Thai Sansevieria Club" with "Boncel" at your collection, Indonesia.
isusandi
14 years ago
Hi stephania,

It's OK..

Mr. Edy Sebayang is the most famous succulent collector in Indonesia.

You can see some of his collections here

Here is a link that might be useful: Click here