Snake Plant Live Potted Plant – Dracaena trifasciata

The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, is a popular foliage houseplant recognized for its upright, sword-shaped leaves and evergreen appearance. Its architectural growth habit makes it suitable for desks, shelves, bedrooms, offices, and other indoor spaces.

This listing includes 1 live snake plant supplied with its pot. The seller describes the foliage as green, but the exact variety and leaf pattern have not been specified. Individual plants may differ in shape, size, and appearance from the display photographs.

Snake plants tolerate a range of indoor light conditions, from low light to bright indirect light, although growth may vary with available light. They prefer well-draining growing media and infrequent watering compared with many tropical houseplants. Avoid keeping the soil consistently wet, as excess moisture can damage the roots. Snake plants can also be grown outdoors in suitable warm climates.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live snake plant

• Plant form: Potted live plant; pot included

• Common names: Snake plant, mother-in-law’s tongue

• Scientific name: Dracaena trifasciata; seller’s “Sanseveria” spelling is outdated/misspelled taxonomy

• Foliage: Green, evergreen

• Growth habit: Upright, architectural foliage

• Sunlight: Low to bright indirect light; avoid abrupt exposure to intense direct sun

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix

• Water: Allow the growing medium to dry between waterings

• Placement: Indoor spaces or suitable warm outdoor locations

• Appearance: Plant supplied will be similar to the display photos but may not be identical

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live snake plant

• 1 plant pot

• Growing medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Snake Plant, Mother-in-Law’s Tongue

• Scientific Name: Dracaena trifasciata

• Plant Type: Evergreen foliage houseplant

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified

• Sunlight: Low light to bright indirect light; partial shade outdoors

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix

• Water: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings

• USDA Zone: Not provided; outdoor suitability depends on local climate

• Quantity: 1 plant

• Plant Form: Potted live plant

• Pot Included: Yes

• Foliage Color: Green

• Indoor/Outdoor: Both, where climate permits

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for snake plants?

The seller does not provide a USDA zone. Snake plants are primarily grown indoors in climates with cold winters and outdoors in suitable warm conditions.

2. How much sunlight does a snake plant need?

Snake plants tolerate low light and often grow well in indirect light. Growth can be slower in very dim locations.

3. How often should a snake plant be watered?

Water only after the growing medium has dried substantially. Watering frequency depends on light, temperature, pot size, and drainage.

4. What is the growth habit of a snake plant?

Snake plants have upright, sword-shaped leaves and an architectural foliage habit.

5. Can a snake plant grow in a container?

Yes. This listing includes a pot, and snake plants are well suited to container growing indoors.