How much humidity does Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' like?

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'?

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'?

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' go dormant?

It’s common for Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' native to?

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia .

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Q: How often should I water my Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'?

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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.

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About Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

Did you know the genus name Dracaena comes from the Greek for ‘female dragon’? Some plants in this genus have thick, red resin which was reminiscent of dragon blood! 🐲 Dracaenas are native to Africa, Asia, and northern Australia, and are known for being super easy to care for. Some species can go months without water, and many can grow well in low sunlight.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dracaena hanningtonii 'Samurai Dwarf'

Genus

Dracaena

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Samurai Dwarf

How to care for Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

Water

How often to water your Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf': 6ft from a window

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf': 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 Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf'

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 5

Large, lush leaves 1

@Viola

135 Plants

15,567 XP

Ottawa, Ontario

01/25/2022

Handsome plant- sharp tips keeps cats away. LOVE this guy/gal

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Large, lush leaves

Sansevieria 'Samurai Dwarf' plant photo by Viola named SamRei on Greg, the plant care app.

@Dandelión

65 Plants

2,746 XP

San Francisco, CA

02/24/2021

This little guy, as well as my other snake plants don’t demand much. I keep him in a well lit area and water him once a month. Same with my other snake plants. They reward me with little pups every few months. Love this plant! Perfect for people with brown thumbs or little time to care for a plant. However, they DO NEED LIGHT! “Low light tolerant” just means that it won’t die immediately from lack of light. It may take months or years before you see it take a turn for the worst, but it will most definitely happen. So put yours in a well lit place and keep away from cold drafts or freezing temperatures. Cold will scar the leaves and eventually kill it.

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