How to Care for Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica' (Snake Plant)

Korean name: 산세베리아 제일라니카

Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica' is a thick-leaved foliage plant with long, upright leaves. It tolerates low indoor light and requires careful watering to avoid overwatering. This plant is well known for its air-purifying qualities, making it a great indoor addition.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: West Africa
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, air-purifying, drought-tolerant, shade-tolerant
• Also known as: Dracaena trifasciata, Snake Plant, Mother-in-law's Tongue, Saint George's Sword

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates indirect light or partial shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Suitable for normal indoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica'?

Water thoroughly when the soil is nearly dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica'?

It likes Tolerates indirect light or partial shade.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica' safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Suitable for normal indoor humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season..