# Snake Plant / Mother-in-Law's Tongue (*Dracaena trifasciata (Sansevieria)*)

> Top air-purifying indoor plant that releases oxygen at night. Virtually indestructible under neglect.

- **Scientific Name:** *Dracaena trifasciata (Sansevieria)*
- **Botanical Family:** Asparagaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Very Easy (1/5 - Low Maintenance)
- **Cold Hardiness:** 10°C (Prefers warm indoors)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Adapts from low-light corners to full sun windows.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Every 15-20 days. Once a month in winter. Overwatering is its only enemy.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

Well-aerated sandy soil with perlite

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

10°C (Prefers warm indoors)

## Propagation Methods

Rhizome root division or leaf cuttings in water/soil

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- [TR: Paşa Kılıcı / Yılan Bitkisi (Sansevieria)](https://sukulentler.com/tr/turler/sansevieria-trifasciata.md)
- [DE: Bogenhanf (Sansevieria trifasciata)](https://sukulentler.com/de/arten/sansevieria-trifasciata.md)
- [ES: Lengua de Suegra / Sansevieria](https://sukulentler.com/es/especies/sansevieria-trifasciata.md)