{"product_id":"dracaena-zebra","title":"Dracaena zebra (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Metallica')","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver-grey striping on long tapering leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey, silver and green tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, tapering upright leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth base:\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves emerge from a rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale leaves show marks more clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible on older plants, but uncommon indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e and the Metallica name\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e is still often seen under the older name \u003cem\u003eSansevieria metallica\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003cem\u003emetallica\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the grey-silver leaf surface, while the accepted name \u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e matches the striped look of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver leaves and dry roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the potting mix dry before watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free-draining mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot close to the root size helps the mix dry evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm and away from cold drafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal room air is enough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot when the plant has filled the pot or the mix has broken down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide rooted sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMarks and root-zone stress\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet mix around the rhizome is the usual cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrinkled leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check dryness first, then root health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old damage or mineral buildup often shows here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDull surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust and water spots are more visible on pale leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low light or a mix that holds moisture for too long can slow the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety around pets and children\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep \u003cem\u003eDracaena zebra\u003c\/em\u003e away from pets and small children. Snake plant tissue can upset the stomach if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":53297931288906,"sku":"MM-JOGR12","price":35.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/dracaena-trifasciata-metallica-02.webp?v=1776359792","url":"https:\/\/foliage-factory.com\/products\/dracaena-zebra","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}