Melinda Myers

Snake Plant

Botanical Name

Sansevieria trifasciata

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

• Avoid overwatering and watering directly over the crown of plant
• Propagate by dividing or leaf cuttings

Problems

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