Snake Plant Care: The Unkillable Guide (Sansevieria)

The Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria) is the tank of the plant world.

The Only Rule: Ignore It

Seriously. The #1 cause of death is “too much love.”

1. Watering: The “Desert” Approach

• Summer: Water once every 3-4 weeks.
• Winter: Water once every 6-8 weeks.
• Check: The soil must be 100% dry. Insert a chopstick to the bottom of the pot. If it comes out damp at all, do not water.

2. Light: Anywhere Works

• Best Growth: Bright indirect light.
• Survival Mode: Low light (corners, offices). It will survive fine but grow very slowly.
• Direct Sun: It can handle it, unlike most tropicals.

3. Repotting

They like to be tight in their pots. Don’t repot until the roots literally crack the nursery pot.