Species Name: Dracaena trifasciata
Common name(s):Sansevieria zeylanica (syn.), Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Snake Plant
Defining Characteristics:
- Thick sword-shaped leaves are emerald green and patterned with dark bands
- A very hardy plant that is perfect for garden hobbyists of all experience levels
- Air purifying
Recommended Pot Size: Medium- Large
Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.
Temperature requirement: 55-80°F
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Moderate. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry completely before watering.
Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun
Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.
Growth rate: Slow
Height: 3-8 Feet
Origin: West Africa from Nigeria to the Congo
Regional locality: Common growing in the bush and vegetation in its native range
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Suggested Animal Terrarium/ Vivarium Use:
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Aquatic
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Temperate
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- Frogs & Toads
- Lizards & turtles
- Aquatic Set-ups
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- Frogs & Toads ✔
- Lizards & turtles ✔
- Snakes ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Temperate Vivariums ✔
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Tropical
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Desert
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- Frogs & Toads ✔
- Lizards & turtles ✔
- Snakes ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Tropical Vivariums ✔
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- Toads ✔
- Lizards and tortoises ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Desert Vivariums ✔
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Care Notes: This plant has moderate humidity needs, although if the leaf tips begin to brown occasional misting may be needed.
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.
ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT
The plant pictured is in a 3” pot.
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