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Dracaena hanningtonii
Dracaena / snake-plant relativesMood Meter: Chill AF
Also called: Sword Sansevieria
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Dracaena hanningtonii
Previously or alternatively classified as: Sansevieria ehrenbergii
Thick rigid cylindrical-to-channelled blue-green leaves fan outward from a compact base.
Growth habit: rosette or cane upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Chill AF
Dracaena and snake-plant forms are generally forgiving, tolerate meaningful drying, and adapt to ordinary household humidity.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle morning sun may be tolerated; avoid abrupt harsh sun.
Allow a meaningful portion of the mix to dry before watering thoroughly.
Airy, well-draining tropical or semi-succulent mix.
Average household humidity is usually sufficient.
No climbing support needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescencePest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
