Plant care, sensed

Snake plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria trifasciata. This plant is often kept as a houseplant due to its non-demanding maintenance; they can survive with very little water and sun.

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What Orabee watches for on your snake plant.

Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.

Light
Tolerant of low light
“It is popular as a houseplant because it is tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering; during winter, it needs only one watering every few months.”
From Wikipedia: Dracaena trifasciata
Watering cadence
Sparingly; in winter only every few months
“It is popular as a houseplant because it is tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering; during winter, it needs only one watering every few months.”
From Wikipedia: Dracaena trifasciata
Overwatering
Let the soil dry out fully between drinks
“It will rot easily if overwatered.”
From Wikipedia: Dracaena trifasciata

Orabee, translated

What each face means for snake plant.

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Happy

Low-to-bright light and soil left to dry between drinks.

“It is popular as a houseplant because it is tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering; during winter, it needs only one watering every few months.”

Drowning

Soil staying wet; it rots easily if overwatered.

“It will rot easily if overwatered.”

The grounding

Wikipedia’s care notes for snake plant.

Quoted in full so you can see exactly what every Orabee target above is anchored to. Sourced from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Cultivation and uses

Like other members of its genus, D. trifasciata yields bowstring hemp, a strong plant fiber once used to make bowstrings. It is now used predominantly as an ornamental plant, outdoors in warmer climates, and indoors as a houseplant in cooler climates.

Plant facts

Scientific name: Dracaena trifasciata
Common name: Snake plant
Good to know: BeginnerLow-lightDrought-tolerant

Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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