How to Care for Sansevieria trifasciata

Korean name: 산세베리아

Also known as the snake plant, this hardy plant boasts excellent air purification abilities and survives with minimal care.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• 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: air purification, beginner friendly, hardiness, low maintenance

Care Guide

• Light: Adapts well from direct sunlight to low light.
• Watering: Water 1~2 times a month with small amounts. Avoid overwatering.
• Soil: Cactus soil or sandy mix
• Humidity: Thrives in dry environments
• Temperature: 15~35°C (sensitive to cold)
• Fertilizer: Once every 2 months in spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Sansevieria trifasciata?

Water 1~2 times a month with small amounts. Avoid overwatering. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Sansevieria trifasciata?

It likes Adapts well from direct sunlight to low light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Cactus soil or sandy mix.

Is Sansevieria trifasciata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Sansevieria trifasciata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~35°C (sensitive to cold). Humidity: Thrives in dry environments. Fertilise Once every 2 months in spring to summer.