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Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Nearly unkillable.

Easy care Toxic to pets

Photo: Mokkie, CC BY-SA 3.0 — via Wikimedia Commons

Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata)
Light
Low to bright
Water
Sparingly, let dry fully
Difficulty
Easy
Pets
Toxic

About the Snake Plant

Stiff, upright, architectural leaves that shrug off neglect, low light and dry air. A superb beginner plant and a quiet overnight air filter.

🌿 Pro tipUnderwatering is almost impossible here; rot from overwatering is the only real risk.

Its science matched playlist: Snake Plant Nocturne

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