Snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Shrugs off missed waterings and dim corners.
Low light OKKeep away from pets
$296 in grower pot
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Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright, indirect light is best. It copes with a dim corner and just grows slower.
- Water
- When the soil is fully dry. In winter, every 1 to 2 months.
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep it out of reach.
- Size
- Usually 2 to 4 ft tall, often about 2 ft indoors; dwarf types about 6 in
- Growth
- Medium
Why it forgives you
Thick leaves store water, so it shrugs off missed waterings and dim corners.
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