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