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Care Guide

Snake 'Sansevieria' Plant Care

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Meet Snake plant

Sansevieria, more commonly known as Snake plants or Mother-in-law's tongue, has become extremely popular due to their hardiness and a striking appearance. These plants can put up with almost anything! Even those without a green thumb will find these plants easy to care for. They can make great houseplants and act as air purifiers to improve the air quality in your home.

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Light

Snake plants can handle a wide range of light. The more light they get the faster they can grow. It is just important to keep them out of direct sunlight.

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Pet Friendly

No

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Water

Water your plant sparingly, meaning once every 2 - 3 weeks. Overwatering is a common way to kill Snake plants. It is good to check the moisture of the soil. Do not water if the soil is still moist. Avoid pouring the water inside the ring of leaves, aim for the soil at the base of the plant. Free-draining soil mix is recommended for these plants as the roots are easily prone to rotting. Make sure the bottom of your pot does not trap tap water inside and always remove excess water from the saucer.

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Humidity

low

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Temperature

Snake plants are very forgiving and tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions. The ideal temperature is 60°-80° F. If the foliage turns yellow, move the plant to a warmer location.

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Difficult Level

Easy

   Common Problems Q&A

 Why are my leaves turning yellow?

The top cause of yellowing leaves in snake plants is under watering. Snake plants are extremely low maintenance and do not need much water to survive. You should only water your Snake plant when the top 50% of the soil is dry. When watering it is also important to discard any excess water in the saucer so the plant does not sit in water. 

Why are my leaves curling?

Although Snake plants are drought tolerant, they still need some water. You should water your plant when the top 50% of soil is dry. It is also helpful to maintain a consistent watering schedule.

Will my snake plant flower?

Snake plant flowers are very rare but they can produce them. The flowers grow from dozens of buds on long stalks. The flowers are white or cream colored. When they are fully opened they look similar to lilies. 


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Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii'

Snake Plant 'Laurentii'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have a yellow outline along with its definitive dark green pattern towards the middle of each stalk.

 

***Bare root plants will ship without a pot and soil. You will NOT receive a nursery pot or soil with a bare root plant.*** Read: Bareroots 101

 

*due to COVID inventory issues on the raw materials, planters are not shipped with the saucer.

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Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'
Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'

Snake Plant 'Zeylanica'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Zeylanica, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have its definitive dark green pattern towards the middle of each stalk. 

 

***Bare root plants will ship without a pot and soil. You will NOT receive a nursery pot or soil with a bare root plant.*** Read: Bareroots 101

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Snake Plant 'Gold Flame' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Gold Flame' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Gold Flame' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Gold Flame' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Gold Flame'

Snake Plant 'Gold Flame'

$22.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have a yellow outline along with its definitive dark green pattern towards the middle of each stalk.
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Snake Plant 'Starlight'
Snake Plant 'Starlight'
Snake Plant 'Starlight' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Starlight' - House Plant Shop

Snake Plant 'Starlight'

$14.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have a whiteish-tan outline with a bright grey-green pattern towards the middle of each leaf. 
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Snake Plant 'Forest Star'
Snake Plant 'Forest Star'
Snake Plant 'Forest Star' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Forest Star' - House Plant Shop

Snake Plant 'Forest Star'

$14.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have its definitive dark green pattern towards the middle of each stalk.
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Snake Plant 'Emerald Star'
Snake Plant 'Emerald Star'
Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Emerald Star' - House Plant Shop

Snake Plant 'Emerald Star'

$19.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety has a yellow outline along with a flat deep green towards the middle of each stalk. 
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Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf' - House Plant Shop
Snake plant Laurentii Dwarf
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'
Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'

Snake Plant 'Laurentii Dwarf'

$14.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety will have a yellow outline along with its definitive dark green pattern towards the middle of each stalk.

*due to COVID inventory issues on the raw materials, planters are not shipped with the saucer.

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Snake Plant 'Black Gold'
Snake Plant 'Black Gold'
Snake Plant 'Black Gold' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Black Gold' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Black Gold' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Black Gold' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Black Gold'

Snake Plant 'Black Gold'

$13.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata
  • Common Names: Snake plant, Laurentii, Mother-in-law's tongue
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. Snake plants have strong and sturdy, sword shaped leaves which are drought tolerant and retains the plants water. This plant can be easily propagated by leaf cuttings so you can multiply your family of snake plants or give them away as a gift. This particular variety has a yellow outline along with a flat deep green towards the middle of each stalk.
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Snake Plant 'Starfish'
Snake Plant 'Starfish'
Snake Plant 'Starfish' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Starfish'
Snake Plant 'Starfish' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Starfish' - House Plant Shop

Snake Plant 'Starfish'

$23.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica
  • Common Names: Snake plant Starfish
  • Description: This evergreen perennial native to tropical West Africa and Nigeria, is a great addition to any office or household as a natural air purifier. The Starfish  snake plant is a unique variant on a normal snake plant as it has very compact, cylindrical pointed leaves that grows outward giving it a distinct look apart from other snake plants. 
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Snake Plant 'Stuckii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Stuckii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Stuckii' - House Plant Shop
Snake Plant 'Stuckii' - House Plant Shop

Snake Plant 'Stuckii'

$24.99
  • Botanical Name: Sansevieria Cylindrica
  • Common Names: Stuckii
  • Description: This Sansevieria has thin pointed spears which grow outward from its base. Like many Snake plants, this plant can thrive with very little care and extremely moderate watering.
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