Plant Care Zeylanica Snake Plant

Zeylanica Snake Plant

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Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate

Also known as

Bowstring Hemp

Taxonomy

Dracaena zeylanica
Dracaena
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Zeylanica Snake Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Zeylanica Snake Plant

Water needs for Zeylanica Snake Plant
0.5 cups
every 12

Zeylanica 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.

Calculate water needs of Zeylanica Snake Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Zeylanica Snake Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Zeylanica Snake Plant: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Zeylanica 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 Zeylanica Snake Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Zeylanica Snake Plant

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Zeylanica Snake Plant is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Zeylanica Snake Plant →

Common Zeylanica Snake Plant Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Zeylanica 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.

Zeylanica Snake Plant Water Frequency →

Zeylanica Snake Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Zeylanica 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 in your home 🏡.

Zeylanica Snake Plant Light Requirements →

Zeylanica Snake Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Zeylanica Snake Plant is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Zeylanica Snake Plant is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Zeylanica Snake Plant enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Zeylanica Snake Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Zeylanica Snake Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Zeylanica Snake Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Zeylanica Snake Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Zeylanica 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Zeylanica Snake Plant →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Zeylanica 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.


🌎 Native Region

Zeylanica Snake Plant is native to Africa to Southern Asia and Australia.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Zeylanica Snake Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Zeylanica Snake Plant Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Zeylanica Snake Plant is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Zeylanica Snake Plant →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Zeylanica Snake Plant can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Zeylanica Snake Plant →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Zeylanica Snake Plant. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Zeylanica Snake Plant

Zeylanica Snake Plant

Zeylanica 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

Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 9
Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 3
Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
Zeylanica Snake Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@MessyJessi avatar
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leaf-1 149 Plants
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04/17/2022

Super easy to take care of!

Survivor Survivor
@melaza avatar
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leaf-1 33 Plants
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globe New York
01/23/2022

This plant survived for over a year with barely any light or watering… the word is *resilient! They will do a lot better with bright light, but truly I can’t imagine how you could go wrong with a snake plant. Just set it & forget it!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
Alexis avatar
@Alexis
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 132 XP
globe Penhold, Alberta
07/07/2021

Super low maintainence , hard to kill, thrives when watering is irregular

Survivor Survivor
@Plantmom052510 avatar
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leaf-1 31 Plants
xp 857 XP
globe Nashville, TN
06/22/2021

Tough but beautiful plant. Great for a beginner plant parent

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@Keylee3 avatar
@@Keylee3
leaf-1 37 Plants
xp 1,960 XP
globe Cedar Park, TX
04/08/2021

Grows very slowly, but needs minimal care.

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@emma_ avatar
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leaf-1 12 Plants
xp 643 XP
03/02/2021

Okay but not the most beautiful- i can hardly tell if it’s growing

Browns easily Browns easily

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