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Snake plant care
Dracaena trifasciata
Upright, architectural and very hard to kill. The plant we recommend most to people who say they kill everything.
Low lightEvery 3 weeksEasyMildly toxic to cats and dogs
Light
Anything from a dim corner to a bright window. It grows faster in bright, indirect light, but low light is fine.
Watering
Let the soil dry out completely between waterings, about every 2 to 3 weeks, and once a month in winter. More snake plants die from too much water than from anything else.
Humidity and temperature
Dry indoor air is fine. Keep it above 50°F.
Watch for
A soft, mushy base or leaves that flop over mean root rot from overwatering. Use a gritty, fast-draining mix and a pot with a hole.
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