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0Sansevieria trifasciata Prain
- Common name
- Snake plant10
- Accepted name
- Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb. the name used is a synonym7
- Native distribution
- Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Southern Asia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Tanzania, DR Congouncertain9
- Synonyms
- 8
6 synonyms
- Sansevieria trifasciata Prain
- Aletris hyacinthoides zeylanica L.
- Sansevieria laurentii DeWild.
- Sansevieria trifasciata laurentii (De Wild.) N.E.Br.
- Sansevieria trifasciata trifasciata
- Sansevieria zeylanica laurentii (De Wild.) L.H.Bailey
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- Wikimedia Commons – Sansevieria trifasciata flower.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Anyósnyelv · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Dracaena trifasciata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Dracaena trifasciata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Dracaena trifasciata · Scientific name
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Sansevieria trifasciata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Dracaena trifasciata (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q65936984 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightshade
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Sansevieria tip: Watering once a month is enough in winter; overwatering causes root rot.
Snake plant – what to know
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) – family: Asparagaceae, genus: Sansevieria. Native range: Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Middle America, North America, Oceania, South America, Southern Asia, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guine…. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: low; min. 12 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Sansevieria species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Snake plant?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Snake plant need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Snake plant get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Snake plant toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Snake plant flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Sansevieria: Typical flowering time: March, April.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Sansevieria trifasciata flower.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Anyósnyelv (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Sansevieria trifasciata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q65936984 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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