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Dracaena trifasciata
Snake Plant Green
Upright succulent sword-shaped leaves. Keep the pot sheltered from repeated soaking.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Snake Plant Green · Dracaena trifasciata
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright filtered natural light
- Habit
- Water-storing succulent
- Character
- Upright succulent sword-shaped leaves
- Root medium
- Fast-draining succulent mix
- Display
- Slow, structural foliage display
- Supplied size
- 30–40 cm
Hong Kong growing tips
- Wet summers
- Keep the pot sheltered from repeated soaking
- Leaf injuries
- Keep blades clear of doors and foot traffic
- Rain shelter
- Keep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root drying
- Let the mix dry appropriately before watering
- Acclimation
- Increase sun exposure gradually
- Pot choice
- Choose drainage, not a sealed decorative bowl
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with bright filtered natural light, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use fast-draining succulent mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep the pot sheltered from repeated soaking.
Care in Hong Kong
- Leaf injuriesKeep blades clear of doors and foot traffic
- Rain shelterKeep long wet spells off the root pot
- Root dryingLet the mix dry appropriately before watering
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Snake Plant Green
Will a broken leaf tip regrow its original point?
No. The damaged leaf retains its shape; judge recovery from new leaves emerging at the base.
Can shade tolerance mean a windowless corner?
No. It still needs natural light. In dimmer conditions growth slows and roots need much longer between waterings.
Can it stay in a water-filled outer pot?
No. Roots need drainage and drying time; empty trapped water after watering.
Should I repot on delivery day?
Check root condition and drainage first. Avoid unnecessary disturbance to a healthy newly arrived plant; repot when roots or the medium require it.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.