Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Dragon'

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Dragon' (now Dracaena): An emerald green snake plant with a compact form and extra broad leaves. This plant stays under 12.0" and has low light needs, so it makes for an excellent houseplant. Even those in small apartments can enjoy the company of this snake plant!

Soft succulents will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures they can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. They need ample sunlight, good drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply enough for water to run out the drainage hole, then wait for the soil to fully dry before watering again.

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

White Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Filtered / Partial Sun, Low Indoor Light

Maximum Height

9"-12"

Growth Habit / Shape

Loose Rosette

Special Characteristic

Hard to Kill, Slow Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+

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4 months ago

Are these sometimes called Snake plants or Mother in law tounge? See answer

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4 months ago  •  Staff Answer

Yes! Those are common names whereas Sansevieria and Dracaena are the scientific or Latin names. See full answer »

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2 years ago

I’m in zone 9 is this ok also my house hasn’t any full sun area only semi sunny ok? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

It sounds like you have enough to grow this Sansevieria or any of the other low light tolerant varieties at the link below. If you start to see colors fading or stems stretching, you can supplement the natural light with a grow light.
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Sansevieria plants can be easily propagated using leaf cuttings. Just use a clean knife to cut a leaf off of your plant as close to the soil as you can. Then, allow the cutting to dry for a couple of days. That step is particularly important to prevent rot and grow the callus from which your new plant will grow. After this drying period, just poke the bottom of your cutting into soil. Be sure to keep the soil moist for the duration of the rooting process.

Place your potted cutting in a sunny window sill, or under a grow light, and wait. Don't be alarmed if your plant hasn't rooted after a month. Sansevieria plants are very slow growing.

You can also place the bottoms of dried cuttings in a glass of water instead of in soil. The advantage of this method is that you can see exactly when it roots. Once it does, the plant can be transferred to soil. If you use this method, be sure to change the water every week as algae will enjoy the water and the sunny window sill as well. See full answer »

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1 year ago

It this pet safe? See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

No, we do not consider any Sansevieria or Dracaena to be pet safe. They can cause mild digestive distress if ingested. But you can browse all of our Pet Safe Succulents at the link below!
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1 year ago

How often does sanseveria need to be repotted? See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

How fast a plant grows varies widely depending on your environmental conditions. Fortunately succulents thrive when root-bound so many people go years between re-pottings. You won't need to re-pot a Sansevieria until the new pups are absolutely bursting out of the pot. See full answer »

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4 years ago

What kind of soil should I use with succulents? See answer

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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.

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4 years ago

Do I need to fertilize succulents? See answer

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.

Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength

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Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.

HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS

• Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
• Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
• Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.

LOW INDOOR LIGHT

• Can grow indoors without direct sun.
• Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
• There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…

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