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trifasciata (Zeylanica)
A green, transversely banded Dracaena trifasciata sold in horticulture under the trade name Zeylanica; retained here as a trade identifier rather than a confirmed cultivar or species name.
Taxonomic Identity
Genus
Dracaena
Species
trifasciata
Cultivar
trifasciata (Zeylanica)
Formal Cultivar Name
Name Type
Descriptor / Trade
Hybrid Parents
Hybrid Type
Family
Asparagaceae
Order
Asparagales
ID
DRA-TRI-ZEYL
Growth Characteristics
Growth Behavior
Moderate
Growth Habbit
Upright, Clumping, Architectural
Descriptor Tags
Browse cultivars by physical attribute.
Grow System Compatibility
Drained Glass Pot System
More Info
Collector Tier
Entry / Accessible
Care Level
Easy
Pet Friendly
Yes
No
Flowering
No
Yes

Dracaena trifasciata (Zeylanica) is Flora Cantina’s provisional name for green, horizontally banded snake-plant material acquired under the horticultural name “Zeylanica.” The underlying plant is being treated as D. trifasciata because true D. zeylanica is a separate species and the commercial name alone does not establish that identity.

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The plants show the upright, rhizomatous architecture associated with D. trifasciata, with rigid sword-like leaves patterned in alternating pale and dark green transverse bands. Individual plants can differ significantly in height, width, edge coloration, and overall brightness, so those traits are documented without using them alone to assign a different species.

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For Flora Cantina, “Zeylanica” functions as a transparent trade descriptor: useful for customer recognition and search, but intentionally separated from the botanical identity. A future change to true D. zeylanica should require stronger provenance or diagnostic evidence rather than appearance alone.

Genus native to
Africa, southern Asia through to northern Australia, Tropical Central America
Cultivar Origin
Horticultural/trade form treated provisionally as Dracaena trifasciata; species native to southern Nigeria through west-central tropical Africa and Tanzania. True Dracaena zeylanica is native to southern India and Sri Lanka.
Also known as
Sansevieria zeylanica, Sansevieria trifasciata Zeylanica, Sansevieria trifasciata 'Zeylanica', Zeylanica snake plant, green snake plant, Dracaena trifasciata Zeylanica, Dracaena trifasciata 'Zeylanica', Zeylanica Dracaena trifasciata, D. trifasciata Zeylanica, trifasciata Zeylanica dracaena, Zeylanica dracaena
Care Guide
Dracaena trifasciata (Zeylanica)

LIGHT

Bright indirect light is preferred for compact, strongly patterned growth, though the plant tolerates substantially lower light. Different light histories can influence stature and color, so foliage appearance alone should not be treated as a definitive identity test.

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WATER / ROOT ZONE

Use a pronounced wet-to-dry cycle. Water thoroughly, then allow the substrate to dry substantially before watering again. Reduce frequency in lower light, cooler conditions, or slower growth.

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SYSTEM

This is a rhizomatous, drought-adapted plant. Prioritize oxygen around the rhizome and roots and avoid keeping the crown or root zone continuously wet.

Genus Guide

Dracaena plants thrive in moderate humidity and slightly moist soil. However, it’s important to let the soil dry out completely before watering to avoid overwatering. This plant can go several weeks without water.

In terms of lighting, Dracaena plants prefer bright, indirect light but can also tolerate low lighting conditions.

When it comes to potting, repot the plant in pots that are no larger than 1 inch in diameter from the root system.

For the soil, use a chunky soil mix specifically designed for orchids or epiphytes, such as any branded potting soil mix for these types of plants.

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Watering

Dracaena plants prefer moderate humidity and slightly moist soil.

Let the soil dry out completely before watery.

This plant can go several weeks without water.

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Lighting

Thrives in bright, Indirect light but can definitely grow in low lighting.

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Potting

Repot in pots no larger than 1 inch the diameter of the plant's root system.

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Soil

Use a chunky soil mix such as any orchid or epiphyte branded potting soil mix.

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Fast Growth Tip: Provide it lots of bright light and nutrition! This will also increase its watering needs.