Dracaena trifasciata

Species · Dracaena

Also known as Snake plant · Sansevieria trifasciata

Snake plant forms upright clusters of rigid, pointed leaves, with pale bands running across their deep green surfaces.

Light: Give it bright, filtered light indoors; shield it from strong summer sun. Source and guidance ↓

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Light: Give it bright, filtered light indoors; shield it from strong summer sun.
Watering: Let the compost dry between waterings, and water much less in winter. Persistent wetness can rot the roots.
Substrate: Use a potting mix that drains freely.
Humidity: Tolerates dry indoor air.
Propagation: Divide a clump, separate offsets, or take leaf cuttings.

General guidance for Dracaena

General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.

Light: Woody forms: bright, indirect. Snake plants: light shade also tolerated.
Water: Woody forms: top 5 cm dry → water. Snake plants: dry throughout first.
Temperature: Woody forms: 18–30°C. Snake plants: 15–24°C.
Humidity: Woody forms: humid air. Snake plants: low humidity; no misting needed.
Compost: Woody forms: acidic, airy. Snake plants: free-draining cactus mix.

Collector notes

The older name Sansevieria trifasciata refers to this same species.

Names & identity

Dracaena trifasciata is a recognised species in the genus Dracaena. Chonk keeps this permanent identity page separate from individual seller adverts.