Twist snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Twist'
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Foliage color
- Dark green, yellow edges
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Notes
'Twist' snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata 'Twist') is a succulent for containers, accents, 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. Its upright, rippled leaves have a dark green center and wavy yellow edges.
Pairs well with Neon pothos, Zebra plant, and Holly fern.