Growing guide · House
Dracaena trifasciata
How to grow Snake Plant.
The office survivor. Thrives on neglect (really).
Size2–3 ft tall
ShowArchitectural leaves
Lightmedium, low
ZonesIndoors anywhere
Good atDrought
PetsKeep away from nibblers
The one honest “thrives on neglect.”
Low light, missed waterings, a desk next to the copier: it has seen worse. The only way to kill it is to love it too much with a watering can.
Care
Why we stock it: We do not usually say a plant thrives on neglect. This is the exception.