Starpower Sansevieria

Dracaena trifasciata 'Starpower'

Light

Water

Low water; let soil dry completely before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering sharply in winter, especially in cool conditions; never leave pots standing in water.

Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Habit

Rosette succulent

Toxicity

Toxic — Pets

Description

An architectural snake plant with stiff, fleshy, sword-shaped leaves. Plants marketed as Starpower may vary in leaf markings and mature size.

Bloom Time

Summer (infrequent / on mature plants)

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Architectural Form, Drought Tolerant

Growth Rate

Slow

Growth Habit

Rosette succulent

Mature Size

1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide

Flower Color

White

Foliage Color

Dark green with silvery-green margins

Landscape Use

Cactus / Succulent Garden, Container / Patio, Indoor / Houseplant, Seasonal Color, Specimen / Accent

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Desert / Xeriscape, Shade / Indoor

Soil

Amended / Rich

Companion Plants

Compact aloes suited to filtered shade, Gasteria, Haworthia

Toxic — Pets

Mildly toxic to cats and dogs if ingested (saponins); may cause vomiting/diarrhea

Care Instructions

Light: Bright indirect light or filtered outdoor shade. In Phoenix, protect from intense midday and afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves.

Water: Low water; let soil dry completely before watering thoroughly. Reduce watering sharply in winter, especially in cool conditions; never leave pots standing in water.

Soil: Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix amended with pumice or perlite. Containers must have drainage holes.

Mature size: Typically 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide, depending on the selection sold as Starpower and growing conditions.

Bloom: Occasional and unpredictable on mature plants; flowering is uncommon indoors.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; frost-tender.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate in warm conditions with bright indirect light.