Snake plants (scientific name: Dracaena trifasciata; formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) aren’t just an attractive plant that can help freshen and clean your indoor air, but they’re one of the easiest plants to care for! That makes the so-called “mother-in-law’s tongue” a great starter plant for houseplant newbies, and a beautiful, low-maintenance choice for just about anyone.
These hardy flowering plants can survive all sorts of conditions that would spell certain death for pickier plants. This makes snake plants a perfect fit for your home or office, and it’s why I want to tell you all about snake plants in this post!
There are actually a lot of different kinds of snake plants, but they share similar straits. Most have long, slender leaves that come to a point and rise out of the soil with no stem. Very handsome!
Here are a few snake plant varieties and cultivars you might spot at your local plant nursery or garden center.
When shopping for snake plants, look for those with dark green leaves, as pale leaves can indicate problems. Check the soil and leaves for insects, and make sure the soil isn’t too wet either — most snake plants struggle when they’re too wet.
One of the best things about caring for snake plants is that they do well with practically no care at all. As I mentioned above, the one thing you’ll want to avoid is overwatering — let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and cut back on the amount of water you give them during the winter.
Avoid getting the leaves of your snake plant wet when you water it. The best way to tell if your snake plant needs water is to use a soil meter for indoor plants. (I don’t know about you, but poking my finger in the dirt rarely yields conclusive results!)
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