Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata (older name Sansevieria trifasciata)
- Light
- Low to bright indirect; tolerates almost any light except deep dark corners
- Water
- Every 2-3 weeks; let the soil dry completely between waterings
- Soil
- Free-draining cactus or succulent mix; never sit in water
- Temperature
- 16-26°C (60-80°F); avoid below 10°C / 50°F
- Humidity
- Tolerates dry indoor air; 30-50% is ideal
- Growth habit
- Upright leaves; slow growth (a few new leaves per year)
- Mature size
- 60-120 cm (2-4 ft) indoors over many years
- Pet toxicity
- Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested
Watering baseline: ~18 days between waterings, in a 6-inch pot, medium light, spring growth, normal household humidity, and standard potting mix. The full guide's watering estimator adjusts the interval for your specific pot, light, season, humidity, and soil.