Snake Plant vs ZZ Plant
Dracaena trifasciata vs Zamioculcas zamiifolia
The two 'indestructible' beginner houseplants — which fits your space?
Which should you pick?
Snake Plant and ZZ Plant have very similar care profiles — pick based on look, size, or availability.
3 of 10 attributes differ (highlighted below).
Side by side
| Snake Plant | ZZ Plant | |
|---|---|---|
| Pet safety | Toxic to pets | Toxic to pets |
| Light | Low light – Bright indirect | Low light – Bright indirect |
| Water | Let dry fully between waterings | Let dry fully between waterings |
| Humidity | Low | Low |
| Temperature | 15°C – 29°C · 59°F – 84°F | 18°C – 29°C · 64°F – 84°F |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Soil | Cactus / succulent mix | Well-draining |
| Fertilizing | Lightly, growing season only | Lightly, growing season only |
| Mature height (indoor) | 0.6–1.2 m | 60–90 cm |
| Growth rate | Slow | Slow |
