Snake Plant - (Dracaena trifasciata, Laurentii)

 Breathe better life into your home

•  A natural air purifier
•  Extremely hardy plant

The Dracaena Laurentii, Mother-in-Law's Toungue, or more commonly known as the Laurentii Snake Plant is the perfect succulent for inside your home because of their tendency to thrive in dry conditions. It produces sturdy, sword shaped green leaves that stand upright and stretch from 2 feet to an astounding 4 feet tall. Each leaf is deep green with darker green horizontal bands and distinct yellow edges. They are a great beginners plant because they tolerate low light and drought. Laurentii Snake plants are also very beneficial for homes due to their ability to remove many common toxins from the air like formaldehyde (found in furniture and cleaning supplies), xylene (found in paints, glues, and varnishes) along many other air toxins. 

How To Care for Snake Plants:

Potting Mix: Chunky potting mix will support aeration while retaining necessary moisture. You can make your own blend, here is our recommendation.

1. • 2 parts potting soil for nutrients
   • 1 part perlite/bark for aeration
   • 1 part vermiculite/moss for moisture
     

Water, Feed, & Frequency: Water when the topsoil is completely dry. Water soil generously and allow soil to drain completely.

Fertilize your plant monthly, decrease feed and watering during colder weather.

Light & Temperature: Snake plants thrive in bright indirect light, and are extremely adaptable to low light. They thrive is temperatures ranging between 65-85°F.