Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux








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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
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
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.
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Dracaena zebra has long tapering leaves with grey, green and silver striping. The leaves are paler than most dark green snake plants, so dust, water spots and old marks show more clearly on the surface.
It grows best in a pot close to its root size, with a mix that drains well after watering. Leaves rise from below the substrate and form an upright clump.
Dracaena zebra is still often seen under the older name Sansevieria metallica, which explains why this plant may be sold under Metallica labels. It is native from Malawi to KwaZulu-Natal and grows in seasonally dry tropical habitats. The long leaves store water, so the mix should dry well between waterings. The older name metallica refers to the grey-silver leaf surface, while the accepted name Dracaena zebra matches the striped look of the leaves.
Keep Dracaena zebra away from pets and small children. Snake plant tissue can upset the stomach if eaten.
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.