Snake Plant
4.9 out of 5 (229 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
Mother-in-law's Tongue and Viper's Bowstring Hemp
Taxonomy
Dracaena trifasciata
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 180
Fast grower 59
Large, lush leaves 54
Easy to propagate 44
Pet friendly 25
Blooms easily 5
Pest magnet 3
Browns easily 2
@Urbanjungle
Philadelphia, PA
02/14/2021
I love snake plants I have five of them. This particular snake plant was one I tried to rescue and he is a little dopey. But generally they grow so quickly. Tolerate being totally dry you do have to …
04/06/2021
the snake plant adds nice vertical green to any space. & this plant can survive through almost anything, needs low light and low water. definitely a plant i recommend to new plant parents or plant ki…
@Misfityogim…
Fort Mill, SC
03/07/2021
Alway a favorite plant to just fill an empty spot with. Prefers to be dried out between waterings. Like our favorite the ZZ plant, the Snake plant is a SLOW grower. It’s a survivor & won’t immedia…
@Carly
Austin, TX
03/04/2021
This is a hardy thing. I once didn’t water it for over 6 months and it still came back. I don’t have to think about it a lot but it looks better every time I go check on it. Highly recommended for pl…
02/15/2021
This is a wonderful plant when you want to clean your air and have unusual tall spikey leaves as a dramatic focal point. This plant doesn’t require lots of care- it’s drought tolerant and can handle …
03/09/2021
It literally requires the most minimal effort of any plant I have ever owned. It sits by a north facing, shaded window and thrives with very little maintenance while still looking beautiful.
@Lololiv
Unionville, ON
04/11/2021
This plant came home with the least amount of pests and she has large leaves that are easy to clean and to take care. I have also neglected her water once so far, she’s still thriving!
03/07/2021
Beautiful Snake plant, this one is called Laurentii. Formally known as Sansevieria, the Dracena Trifasciata c. laurentii is pretty, good for your air indoors and pretty hard to kill!
@Martin
New York, NY
02/24/2021
Super easy to care for! A staple houseplant for the modern green home 🏡 I treat my snake plant to direct sunlight ☀️ and it treats me with Samwise Gamgee level dependability.
@Kait
Peachtree City, GA
03/10/2021
i’ve literally had it in the darkest corner of my room for months and it still looks great. growth seems slow but it’s the closest thing to a fake plant while still living
How to care for Snake Plant
Water
How often to water your Snake Plant
every 12
Snake Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oklahoma City, OK.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Oklahoma City, OK
64% Medium
Growing Snake Plant in Oklahoma City right now
Plant growth potential is currently high 📈
April 18th, 2021
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oklahoma City is currently high 📈.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in de…
Sunlight intensity will increase by 36.3% ☀️
April 18th, 2021
Oklahoma City is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Oklahoma City is expected to increase by 36.3% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 19.1 megajoules of ene…
Daylight will increase by 2.0 hours 📈
April 17th, 2021
This month, Oklahoma City is getting an average of 9.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 17.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.5 total hours …
Finding light for Snake Plant in your home
a window
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 💪.️
Oklahoma City, OK currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help ensure this plant has adequate ingredients for growth by treating it to ample light ☀️.
Nutrients
How to fertilize 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 Snake Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
When to repot Snake Plant
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
April 15th, 2021
The growing potential in Oklahoma City is high 📈.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot…
Care Summary for Snake Plant
Snake Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Oklahoma City, OK, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
