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Snake Plant

Sansevieria trifasciata

Family: Asparagaceae

💧 Watering

Every 14 days

Very infrequent watering. Let the substrate dry out completely between waterings.

☀️ Light

Bright indirect light

Bright indirect light is ideal. Tolerates low light with slower growth.

🪴 Soil

Peat-free loam-based compost with grit, free-draining, alkaline to neutral.

🌡️ Temperature

16°C – 27°C

⚠️ Toxicity

Toxic to pets

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