Species guide

Snake plant

Toxic if eaten

Dracaena trifasciata

Snake plant

What does Snake plant look like?

Stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves with green banding and often yellow edges. A tough, low-light houseplant (formerly Sansevieria).

Is Snake plant dangerous?

Hardy and popular, but it contains saponins that cause vomiting and drooling if chewed — toxic to cats and dogs.

What should I do about Snake plant?

Keep it away from pets.

Never decide what's safe to eat or touch from a photo or a web page. Identification here is for learning and curiosity only. For anything you might eat, handle or that could harm you or a pet, consult a qualified local expert, and seek medical or veterinary care if exposure has happened.

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