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Moonglow Snake Plant
Moonglow Snake Plant is a snake plant with broad, upright, silvery gray-green leaves, each outlined by a thin dark green edge. It grows in clumps of stiff leaves about 1.5 to 3 feet tall. Outdoors in the Valley it is a foliage accent for a shaded entry, patio or decorative container. It needs little water and almost no pruning.
Best for: shaded entries, decorative containers and patios where its silvery leaves brighten a spot out of the western sun.
Its stiff, silvery leaves stand out by a shaded front door or a covered entry. Give it partial to full shade and keep it out of the western sun.
It does well in a decorative container with a fast-draining mix. A pot lets you move it under cover on frost nights and out of hot sun in summer.
It needs little water and little to no pruning, and it has no common pests. Divide crowded clumps every 3 to 5 years to keep them tidy.
Western sun, freezing nights and summer heat above about 110°F all harm it, so give it shade and move it under cover on frost nights. It is toxic to dogs and cats if chewed, so keep it out of their reach.
- Group plantingAt least 12 in apart
Water about every two weeks in summer and about monthly in winter, letting the soil dry between waterings. Never let it sit in soggy soil.
Outdoors in the Valley it needs partial to full shade, with no western sun. Summer heat above about 110°F can damage it.
It cannot take freezing temperatures. Move potted plants indoors or under cover on frost nights.
Divide crowded clumps every 3 to 5 years. Replant the divisions in fast-draining soil.
Drainage test first. Dig the hole and fill it with water. If water is still sitting in the hole a day later, you likely hit caliche, clay or hard soil, so fix the drainage before planting. If it drains very fast, the soil is sandy. Standing water around roots is a common reason new plants fail.
Weed cloth. Cut it away from the planting hole and where the roots will spread. Remove any plastic sheeting completely, since it keeps water and air out of the soil.
Rock or decomposed granite with no soil underneath. Bring in soil close in texture to your native soil, mix it with the soil below, and build up enough depth for roots before planting.
If you can break through. Use a breaker bar, pick, or jackhammer. Dig through the caliche and break out the solid chunks. Backfill with the soil you dug out, with no compost or manure in the hole. Confirm drainage before planting.
If you cannot break through. Dig narrow holes through the hard layer beside the root ball, not under it, and refill them with the same soil, not gravel. If it still will not drain, plant on a low mound of the same soil.
Root ball. Check the outside edges for any roots circling around. Loosen or cut those so they grow outward. Do not break up the center of the root ball.
Depth. The top of the root ball should sit at or just slightly above the surrounding soil level. Planting too deep can lead to rot and kill the plant.
Drip emitters. At planting, put the emitters on the root ball, on different sides of the plant. After about 2 months, move them to the outer edge of the root ball. Over the first year, add emitters farther out toward the edge of the branches as roots grow. Once a plant is rooted, never water only at the trunk.
What is Moonglow Snake Plant?
It is a form of the snake plant, Dracaena trifasciata, with pale, silvery gray-green leaves. Each broad leaf is outlined by a thin dark green edge. It is also sold as Moonshine.
How is it different from regular Mother-in-Law's Tongue?
Both are the same species with the same care. The difference is the color. Moonglow has pale silvery leaves with a thin dark green edge.
Can Moonglow grow outside in Phoenix?
Yes, in partial to full shade with no western sun. Protect it from freezing nights and from summer heat above about 110°F, or grow it in a pot you can move.
How big does it get?
Clumps grow about 1.5 to 3 feet tall. Each clump spreads by underground stems, so plant them at least 12 inches apart.
How often should I water it?
Water it when the soil dries out, about every two weeks in summer and about monthly in winter. Do not let it sit in wet soil.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. It is toxic to dogs and cats and can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if chewed. Keep it out of reach of pets.
Is it frost hardy?
No. It cannot take freezing temperatures, so move pots inside or cover plants when nights drop toward 32°F.
Can I keep it in a pot?
Yes. It does well in decorative containers with a fast-draining mix, and a pot is easy to move under cover on frost nights.
Does it need pruning?
It needs little to no pruning. Divide crowded clumps every 3 to 5 years to make new plants.
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Moonglow Snake Plant, also sold as Moonshine, is a silvery form of the snake plant, now listed as Dracaena trifasciata. It brings pale, silvery leaves to a shaded entry or a pot. Below are answers to what homeowners ask about growing it outside, watering it, pets and pots.
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What is Moonglow Snake Plant?
Moonglow is a silvery form of the snake plant, Dracaena trifasciata, also sold as Moonshine. Its broad, upright leaves are pale silvery gray-green with a thin dark green edge. It grows in clumps of stiff leaves.
Moonglow vs Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Both are the same species and need the same care. The difference is the leaf color. Moonglow has pale silvery leaves with a thin dark green edge.
Can snake plant grow outdoors in Phoenix?
Yes. Snake plant can grow outdoors in partial to full shade with no western sun. It needs protection from frost and from summer heat above about 110°F.
How often do you water Moonglow Snake Plant?
Water it about every two weeks in summer and about monthly in winter. Let the soil dry between waterings, and never let it sit in wet soil.
Is Moonglow Snake Plant toxic to pets?
Yes. Snake plant is toxic to dogs and cats and can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea if chewed. Keep it where pets cannot reach it.
Moonglow Snake Plant in pots
It does well in decorative containers with a fast-draining mix. A pot lets you move it out of frost in winter and hot sun in summer.
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