Snake Plant (Sanseveria) Care

Snake Plant (Sanseveria) Care

Difficulty: Easy
Low Light Tolerant
Low Water Frequency
Pet Toxic

Plant Pictured: Snake Plant Zeylanica

Light
Very adaptable: low to bright-indirect; tolerates some soft direct sun.

Water
Infrequent. Let soil dry fully, and water every 2–6 weeks, depending on light and pot.

Humidity & Temperature
Average home humidity. 

Soil & Fertilizing
Cactus/succulent-leaning mix. Feed lightly 1–2 times in spring–summer.

Pet Safety
Not pet safe (mildly toxic).

Native Region
West Africa.

Fun Fact
Great beginner plant and noted for nighttime oxygen release.

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