- Snake plant
Botanical name: dracaena trifasciata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 7 ft in height with a one foot spread
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green, yellow, blue/gray
Growth rate: grows half a foot to a foot every year
Pruning instructions: trim diseased or withered leaves as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: most popularly planted near pools or other man made bodies of water
Light needs: no more than 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: great air purifier
Watering instructions: very drought tolerant. Allow soil to completely dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-1010 in the early spring after the last frost of the season
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: ZZ plant, spider plant, aloe vera
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: yes
