Snake Plant 'Black Gold' (Sansevieria trifasciata)

$15.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Snake Plant 'Black Gold'
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Snake Plant 'Black Gold'

Light
Low to bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the soil is completely dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

'Black Gold' is a classic upright snake plant with sword-shaped leaves in deep, flat green, each one outlined in a narrow band of yellow gold. The contrast is crisp and graphic, and it looks at home in modern and traditional rooms alike.

It is drought tolerant and copes with low light, though a brighter spot keeps the gold edge bright. Water only when the soil is dry all the way down, then let it drain. Soggy soil is the main thing to avoid.

Pick a 3 inch pot for a desk, a 4 inch for a shelf, or a 6 inch for a bigger statement. Snake plants are easy to multiply from leaf cuttings, so one plant can turn into several to share.

The ASPCA lists the snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Snake Plant 'Black Gold'

How much light does the Snake Plant 'Black Gold' need?

Low to bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Snake Plant 'Black Gold'?

Water when the soil is completely dry.

Is the Snake Plant 'Black Gold' toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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