Plant profile
Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
Nearly indestructible! Tolerates neglect and purifies air 24/7.
Care snapshot
Light
Low light tolerant
Water
Every 2-3 weeks
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Slow
Space
Medium space, up to 120 cm
Typical cost
₹150-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Tolerates neglect
Care tip: Water only when soil is completely dry
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Snake plant is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, despite being a very common low-maintenance houseplant.
Keep away from chewing pets and children.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose firm upright leaves and dry gritty media.
- Avoid plants with mushy bases.
Avoid
- Mushy leaf bases
- Wet dense soil
- Mealybugs
- Cold/wet damage
Plant personality
Useful traits
Snake plant is now commonly treated botanically as Dracaena trifasciata.
It is one of the most drought-tolerant common houseplants.
Low maintenance does not mean pet-safe.
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