How much humidity does Futura Superba Snake Plant like?

Futura Superba Snake Plant prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Futura Superba Snake Plant?

Futura Superba Snake Plant does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Futura Superba Snake Plant?

Futura Superba Snake Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Futura Superba Snake Plant go dormant?

It’s common for Futura Superba Snake Plant to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Futura Superba Snake Plant native to?

Futura Superba Snake Plant is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Futura Superba Snake Plant?

Futura Superba Snake Plant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

4.8 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

About Futura Superba Snake Plant

Records of Dracaena fossils have been found in Europe and North Africa, near the site of the Tethys Ocean, which existed 252 to 66 million years ago. More recently, snake plant leaves and stems have been used to treat fever, pain, bleeding, and inflammation throughout many cultures in Africa and India. 🤒

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena trifasciata 'Futura Superba'

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Futura Snake Plant and Variegated Snake Plant

How to care for Futura Superba Snake Plant

Water

How often to water your Futura Superba Snake Plant

Futura Superba Snake Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Futura Superba Snake Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Futura Superba Snake Plant: 6ft from a window

Futura Superba 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 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Futura Superba Snake Plant in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Futura Superba Snake Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Futura Superba Snake Plant: repot after 2X growth

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 Futura Superba Snake Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

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Care Summary for Futura Superba Snake Plant

Futura Superba 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.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 3

Large, lush leaves 2

Easy to propagate 1

Fast grower 1

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07/08/2021

Easy to care for, neglect and drought tolerant, thrives in light but will handle very limited light just fine. The worst thing you can do with this plant is water it too often. Only water it when the soil is completely dry and it will live a long and happy life.

Easy to propagate

Large, lush leaves

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