Sansevieria Black Dragon has rich, glossy, dark green succulent leaves. This hybrid Bird’s Nest form is beautifully small and compact and is unusual in that the leaves are unvariegated. A real living sculpture for a shelf or small table.
Sansevieria readily adapt to different light levels. The deep green-black colouring of Black Dragon will intensify in shade and become a vibrant, lustrous green with more light.
Please note: some scarring may occur on the leaves.
Sansevieria trifasciata Black Dragon Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Straight to the shade! The gorgeous black-green colouring of the Black Dragon will intensify when placed in a shady spot.
Ensure your Black Dragon has adequate drainage to allow any excess water to drain to avoid its roots becoming waterlogged and risking root rot.
Time for a trim? If your Black Dragon has experienced some additional scarring or damage to one or two leaves, you can slice the leaf back into its beautiful pointed shape using a sharp, sterilised blade.
Light
Sansevieria trifasciata Black Dragon does best in moderate to bright, indirect light, but can also adapt to low light conditions if preferred.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering. Water thoroughly and allow to drain freely. Do not allow the plant to sit in water as this will cause root rot.
Temperature
The Black Dragon snake plant is happy in places with temperatures between 15°C and 23°C and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C for short periods.
Humidity
This Snake Plant will do fine in normal household humidity. Avoid humid locations but if brown tips develop, consider occasional misting.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of cactus or general purpose feed once a month at most during the growing season. Sansevieria are low maintenance plants and don’t need a lot of food.
Height & Growth Rate
The Sansevieria Black Dragon is a slow-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate height of around 20 to 30cm.
Toxicity
Sansevieria are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep away from children and animals. Do not consume.
Air Purifying
Sansevieria filter airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and are part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Sansevieria trifasciata Black Dragon is native to the tropical West African region.















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