How much humidity does Golden Flame Snake Plant like?

Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant?

Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant?

Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant go dormant?

It’s common for Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant native to?

Golden Flame Snake Plant is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Golden Flame Snake Plant?

Golden Flame 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.

4.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Survivor

Large, lush leaves

About Golden Flame 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 'Gold Flame'

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Sansevieria 'Gold Flame'

How to care for Golden Flame Snake Plant

Water

How often to water your Golden Flame Snake Plant

Golden Flame 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

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Light

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Finding light for Golden Flame Snake Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Golden Flame Snake Plant: 6ft from a window

Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Flame Snake Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Flame 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 Golden Flame Snake Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

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Soil

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Care Summary for Golden Flame Snake Plant

Golden Flame 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 2

Large, lush leaves 2

Fast grower 2

Easy to propagate 1

Browns easily 1

@Crunchiestbaguette

9 Plants

458 XP

10/29/2021

I love how easy it is to get more pups from the original plant. It’s so fun to watch them grow! Slow grower from what I’ve seen so far but so far she’s very happy and healthy :)

Easy to propagate

Survivor

Large, lush leaves