snake plant
noun
: a west African sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) having stiff usually long erect leaves and grown especially as a houseplant
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Good foliage plants for these low light areas include pothos, heartleaf philodendrons, aglaonema, sansevieria (snake plant), ZZ plant and variegate schefflera.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Care and Feeding What most people know about the classic snake plant is that reputation for withstanding neglect.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
If your home doesn’t receive much natural light, add a grow light to your setup or look for succulent varieties that tolerate low light, such as snake plants or ZZ plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Some varieties—including snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants, and peace lilies—are toxic to cats and dogs and can be harmful to them if ingested.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Care and Feeding What most people know about the classic snake plant is that reputation for withstanding neglect.
—Margaret Roach, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
If your home doesn’t receive much natural light, add a grow light to your setup or look for succulent varieties that tolerate low light, such as snake plants or ZZ plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Some varieties—including snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants, and peace lilies—are toxic to cats and dogs and can be harmful to them if ingested.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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