Melinda Myers

Snake Plant

Botanical Name

Dracaena spp.

Hardiness

Zoned 10 to 12

Height

2 to 4 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Spring: greenish-white (rare)

Light

Bright indirect light

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Will tolerate low light, but will become floppy
• Will flower if kept in bright light
• Avoid overwatering and watering directly over the crown of plant
• Propagate by dividing or leaf cuttings
  • Variegation not continued in leaf cuttings
• Toxic to dogs, cats and humans

Problems

Thrips, scale, root rot (overwatering), mealybugs, spider mites

Varieties

• Black Gold - dark green leaves with yellow edges
• Moonshine - wide leaves, lighter green, especially in brighter light
• Dracaena aubrytiana - wider leaves, unique variegation
• D. cylindrica - round, spear-like leaves
• Bantel's Sensation - thin, dark green leaves streaked in cream and white, up to 36"
• Gold Hahnii - dwarf variety, light green leaves with gold edges
• Golden Flame - new growth is golden yellow, maturing to dark green
• Whitney - compact, dark green leaves streaked with light green stripes framed with silver-green margins