Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Asparagaceae
Dracaena (Sansevieria) trifasciata 'Black Coral'
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Dracaena (Sansevieria) trifasciata 'Black Coral'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~90–100% dry
Substrate
Airy + gritty • Fast-draining • Mineral-leaning • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–27 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Normal 40–50 %
Growth habit
Upright rosette-forming succulent perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Slow
Max size indoors
Max. height: 90 cm • Max. spread: 30 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Dracaena trifasciata; species native from southern Nigeria to central Africa and Tanzania
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · rain-sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral' has very dark upright leaves. The foliage is deep green to almost black, with softer grey-green bands across the blade. New leaf groups appear from the base and make the plant thicker in the pot.
Older plants can become heavy as several leaf fans fill the container. A stable pot helps support the upright leaves, especially once the rhizomes have filled the available space.
Dark banding on upright sword leaves
- Leaf colour: Deep green to nearly black
- Pattern: Soft horizontal banding across the blade
- Leaf shape: Flat, upright, sword-like leaves
- Growth base: New leaf groups emerge from below the surface
- Indoor scale: Several fans can make mature plants top-heavy
Dark foliage on a dry-season species
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral' is a cultivated form of Dracaena trifasciata, formerly known as Sansevieria trifasciata. The species is native from southern Nigeria across parts of Central Africa to Tanzania, where it grows in seasonally dry tropical habitats. Its firm leaves store water, and the roots need a dry, airy mix after watering. Trifasciata means three-banded, matching the leaf pattern.
Black Coral snake plant care
- Light: Bright indirect light helps keep leaves firm
- Watering: Water after the potting mix has dried well
- Substrate: Use a free-draining mix with mineral components
- Pot choice: Use a pot with drainage and empty excess water from cover pots
- Temperature: Keep it in steady indoor warmth
- Humidity: Average room humidity is fine
- Feeding: Feed lightly during active growth
- Repotting: Repot when roots or shoots crowd the pot
- Propagation: Divide the clump
Dark-leaf stress signs
- Soft base: Wet mix around the roots can soften the lower leaves
- Wrinkling: Drought and damaged roots can both leave the plant looking thirsty
- Brown tips: Check for old damage, mineral buildup or irregular watering
- Leaning: Uneven light or crowded shoots can push older leaves sideways
- Slow growth: Growth often slows in cooler months or in lower light
- Pests: Inspect the lower leaf bases
Safe placement at home
Place this plant out of reach of pets and small children. If the leaves are ingested, stomach irritation may follow.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
Dracaena (Sansevieria) trifasciata 'Black Coral'
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