low light (more than 8 feet from a window, or a north-facing room. A grow light 10-12 inches away works great if your windows are not cutting it)Light

Every 2-4 weeks in spring and summer, once a month or less in winter. Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the number one way people kill these. When in doubt, don't water it.Water

30-50%Humidity

65-88°FTemperature

easyDifficulty

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Easy

Good luck killing this one! Absorbs CO2 at night, handles low light, doesn't care about humidity, and will forgive you for forgetting it exists for a month.

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Care Guide

How to grow Snake Plant

Light

low light (more than 8

Water

Every 2-4 weeks in spring

Humidity

30-50%

Temperature

65-88°F

Soil

Cactus or succulent mix.

Propagation

Want to keep the cool banded patterns?

Common Problems

Mushy leaves at the base?

Did You Know

Fun Facts

NASA's 1989 Clean Air Study found snake plants are great at filtering formaldehyde, benzene, and xylene from indoor air. Per square foot of leaf, they're one of the best air-purifying houseplants out there!

Snake plants do photosynthesis backwards. They absorb CO2 and release oxygen at night instead of during the day. That's why people recommend them for bedrooms!

Want your snake plant to bloom? Let it get severely root-bound. The pot needs to be packed with rhizomes before it'll bother putting energy into flowers. When it does bloom, the white flowers on a tall spike are surprisingly fragrant!

Pet Safety

Toxic to pets

Toxic to cats and dogs. Contains saponins that cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset. Rarely fatal, but keep it away from pets who like to chew on things.