Dracaena trifasciataDracaena trifasciata is also known as snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, viper's bowstring hemp, Sansevieria trifasciata.Species

Dracaena trifasciata

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dracaena-trifasciataMokkie, Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'), CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Family Asparagaceae

  • Genus Dracaena

  • Species Dracaena trifasciata


  • Also known as snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, viper's bowstring hemp or Sansevieria trifasciata.

  • The epithet trifasciata means three bundles and refers to the flowers which are grouped in threes.

Globe iconDistribution

Dracaena trifasciata is native to regions including Cameroon, Central African Republic and Congo, thriving naturally in these areas.

It has also been introduced to regions such as Andaman Is., Ascension and Bangladesh, adapting well to diverse environments globally.

Care iconCare

Learn how to care for Dracaena trifasciata when keeping it indoors.

Each topic has an in-depth guide that you may read to get more information.

Watering

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Water your only when the top layer of the soil feels dry. If it is still moist, no further watering is needed.

Use a well-draining pot and make sure that the roots of the plant do not stand in water for extended periods of time to avoid root rot.

Propagation

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You can propagate this plant asexually using one of these techniques.

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    leaf cutting

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    rhizome division

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Flowers

Under the right conditions, Dracaena trifasciata is able to produce flowers.

Toxicity

Dracaena trifasciata is known to be toxic to pets and/or humans. Do not ingest the plant or parts of it.

Book iconSources

Wikipedia | The Free Encyclopedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracaena trifasciata

Kew | Plants of the World Online

https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Dracaena trifasciata

GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility

https://www.gbif.org/search?q=Dracaena trifasciata

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