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Dracaena pethera, synonym Sansevieria kirkii, [1] also known as the star sansevieria or the snake plant, [2] is a succulent plant native to Tanzania and the surrounding region in East Africa. Description
According to feng shui, because the leaves of sansevierias grow upwards, the plants can be used for feng shui purposes. [22] [23] Some believe that having sansevierias near children helps reduce coarseness, although care must be taken to ensure the child cannot reach the plant's poisonous leaves. [24]
Dracaena trifasciata is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is most commonly known as the snake plant, Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. [2] Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria ...
These days, so many plants — spider plants, snake plants, ... Keep in mind: The plant can be toxic to cats and dogs. RELATED: Best Air-Purifying Plants to Infuse Greenery Into the Home.
Dracaena angolensis (synonym Sansevieria cylindrica), [1] commonly known as African spear or the spear sansevieria, [3] is a succulent plant native to Angola in Southern Africa.For years, it was placed within the genus Sansevieria (snake-plants), a specific name which is still used synonymously by some; in the 21st century, Sansevieria became part of Dracaena (dragon-trees), after improved ...
Good news: “Snake plants are fairly resistant to pests,” Margareta tells us, however they can occasionally fall victim to common household plant invaders like spider mites, gnats, and mealybugs.
Unfortunately, according to the ASPCA, dragon tree plants are toxic to pets because they contain saponins. When ingested, they cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, hypersalivation ...
The plant is poisonous, containing cardiostimulant compounds such as adonidin and aconitic acid. [42] Aesculus hippocastanum: horse-chestnut, buckeye, conker tree Sapindaceae: All parts of the raw plant are poisonous due to saponins and glycosides such as aesculin, causing nausea, muscle twitches, and sometimes paralysis. [43] Agave spp.