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Snake Plant — Houseplants

Dracaena trifasciata

Full sun, moderate watering — indoors or out in high summer.

Photograph of Snake Plant
iNaturalist / GBIF
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Easy
Hardiness
H1c
Season
summer,autumn
Height
100–150 cm
Spacing
50 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

Grows to 1-1.5 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart. In flower Jun-Nov.

Toxic to pets

Snake plant is listed as harmful to dogs and cats if eaten, causing sickness and diarrhoea. Our record lists no risk to people, and Sansevieria is not on the RHS harmful-plants list. If a pet eats it, ring your vet.

→ Your vet or the Animal PoisonLine