The Unique Plant life

Dracaena trifasciata

Kingdom:Plantae

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperm, Monocots

Order:Asparagales

Family:Asparagaceae

Subfamily:Nolinoideae

Genus:Dracaena

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.Until 2017, it was known under the synonym Sansevieria trifasciata.

It is an evergreen perennial plant forming dense stands, spreading by way of its creeping rhizome, which is sometimes above ground, sometimes underground. Its stiff leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. Mature leaves are dark green with light gray-green cross-banding. trifasciata means "three bundles.

It is now used predominantly as an ornamental plant, outdoors in warmer climates, and indoors as a houseplant in cooler climates. It is popular as a houseplant because it is tolerant of low light levels and irregular watering; during winter, it needs only one watering every couple of months. It will rot easily if The NASA Clean Air Study found D. trifasciata has the potential to filter indoor air, removing 4 of the 5 main toxins involved in the effects of sick building syndrome.However, its rate of filtration is too slow for practical indoor use.

It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the rhizome. 

 The plant contains saponins which are mildly toxic to dogs and cats and can lead to gastrointestinal upset if consumed