Black Dragon snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Dragon'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Mounding
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Notes
'Black Dragon' snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Dragon') is a succulent for containers, specimen use, and indoor spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun to full shade, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It is a dwarf bird's nest form with glossy, solid dark green leaves and no variegation. The plant is toxic to dogs and cats.
Pairs well with Raven zz plant, Jade pothos, and Rex begonia.