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Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
Toxic to cats and dogs
Thrives on neglect. Water sparingly and only when fully dry — far more die from overwatering than under.
Toxicity
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Toxic Usually mild
Signs, in the ASPCA's words
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Source — ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, toxic and non-toxic plant list; read from this species' own page
Pet-safety information is a general guide from the ASPCA's toxic-plant database and covers cats and dogs only. "If eaten" summarises the symptoms ASPCA lists for that plant; how an animal actually reacts depends on how much it ate and on the animal. It isn't exhaustive, isn't veterinary advice, and individual animals vary — never rely on it as the sole basis for a decision about your pet. If you think your pet has eaten a harmful plant, contact a vet immediately.
Care
- WaterEvery 14–21 days
- LightLow light
- HumidityLow humidity
- Temperature15–29 °C
The same interval the Sabz app schedules reminders from. In autumn and winter the app stretches it; see houseplants in autumn.
Common problems
- Mushy, soft leaves — overwatering and root rot — Root rot →
- Wrinkled, curling leaves — severe underwatering
- Falling over — too little light or waterlogged roots — Overwatering →
In the app
Add a snake plant to Sabz and the watering interval above becomes a reminder, the toxicity verdict sits on the plant's own page, and when a leaf turns, the Check-up reads what you have actually logged to say why.
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