Black Gold Snake Plant
Also known as
Sansevieria Black Gold, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, viper's bowstring hemp, Golden Birds Nest and Good Luck Plant
Taxonomy
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Gold Superba'
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Black Gold Snake Plant
Water
How often to water your Black Gold Snake Plant
every 12
Black Gold Snake Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
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Finding light for Black Gold Snake Plant in your home
a window
Black Gold Snake Plant can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Black Gold Snake Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Black Gold Snake Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Black Gold Snake Plant
Black Gold Snake Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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