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Snake Plant

Snake Plant is listed botanically as Dracaena trifasciata. Tough, upright houseplant with sword-shaped leaves and a strong tolerance for neglect. Snake plant is especially well suited to beginners because it handles low light and infrequent watering better than consistently wet soil. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and lower water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Dracaena and in the family Asparagaceae. PlotPal currently carries Snake Plant as an indoor growing and houseplant reference. Recorded garden roles include houseplant. Growing note: Let the potting mix dry substantially between waterings, especially in winter. Bright indirect light produces the strongest growth, though plants tolerate lower light. Use a pot with drainage and avoid burying the crown too deeply. Propagation or sowing note: Usually propagated by division or leaf cuttings Plant-health prevention note: The main prevention is keeping the root zone dry enough between waterings and using a fast-draining mix in a pot with drainage holes. Pest-prevention note: Inspect leaf bases and crevices, quarantine new plants, and remove small infestations early before they spread indoors. Common pests in the reference include Mealybugs, Spider mites, Scale insects. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Southern blight. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.