Sansevieria is a popular house plant that is easy to care for. Snake plant is also known as Hemp Bowstrings…
…or mother-in-law’s tongue.
They are called mother-in-law’s tongues because of their sharp and pointy leaves, and because they live really long.
Bowstring Hemp is another name for Sansevieria, because the plant’s fibers…
…can actually be used to make bow strings.
Here’s are the story of Lau about his experience of having snake plant for the first time.
Let us hear Lau story
This year Lau has an new interest for it. In this pandemic time, he always loved his snake plant.
He had bought it for himself after he got a promotion at work and felt like he deserved something nice.
When they were first living together, she teased him about it constantly…
…because she couldn’t believe that somebody could actually enjoy having the same houseplant…
…in their home for years on end.
But as time went by, she learned to love her partner’s pet just as much as he did.
It was beautiful and spiky with emerald green leaves and an earthy smell that made you feel relaxed…
…when you walked into his apartment.
And whenever you needed some peace or serenity in your life, all you had to do was walk up to the plant…
…which now occupied one whole wall of their living
Here’s the main course…
Features of Sansevieria Plants
Sansevierias have thick, rigid, hard leaves in a variety of shapes, colors, textures, sizes, and sizes.
There are about 70 species of Sansevieria. The leaves of most snake plant varieties are stiff, upright…
…sword-shaped, and may be banded or edged in gray, silver, or gold.
Plants of this hardy species are tolerant of many different environmental conditions.
The plant is drought tolerant and has low maintenance needs.
Interior designers and those seeking a striking plant love the sleek architectural design of snake plants.
A fairly easy houseplant to grow that is one of the tougher ones to kill.
Natural air purifiers, they are also referred to as “oxygen bombs”.
People believe reducing stress and increasing productivity can benefit their health.
Check out our favorite Sansevieria – Snake Plant varieties below.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Snake Plant’
Snake Plants or Mother-in-law’s Tongue are commonly known as Sansevieria Trifasciata or Snake Plants. A fig tree can grow as tall as 4 feet and thin as 3 inches. Its leaves are dark green in color with light gray-green cross bands.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
There are many popular varieties of snake plants. One of the most common is Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’. There are repeating small horizontal lines of dark green with yellow edges on this Sansevieria snake plant variety.
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Gold’
Its dark green leaves have light yellow edges that surround light green centers. It thrives on neglect, which is why Black Gold is considered a perfect houseplant. The perfect solution for the forgetful gardener. These plants are drought tolerant and tolerant of low humidity. Put down liquid Fertilizer and slow release pellets. In my opinion, the stout upright leaves are gorgeous. With the emerald leaves in contrast to the yellow edges of the leaves, the contrast is stunning.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Futura Robusta’
A popular, easy-care houseplant, Futura Robusta snake plant forms dense stands of upright leaves arranged in a rosette, spreading by rhizomes to fill an area.
Silvery-green leaves with dark green stripes cover this Sansevieria Snake Plant variety. The flowers have no ornamental value. Robusta may benefit from an occasional pruning to keep it looking its best.
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Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Futura Superba’
It looks like a small version of the Black Gold snake plant, with similar leaf patterns and colors, but its leaves are wider and shorter in height. In Sansevieria Snake Plants, the leaves are slender, stiff, and slightly twisted; they look like swords. With vase-like leaves, the succulent Sansevieria Robusta has a foliage with a broad, somewhat mottled appearance with overlapping leaves of a dark green and light pale green hue. The snake plant forms naturally in clumps that can grow up to 16-30 inches tall and sucker freely.
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Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Cylindrica’
Snake plants Cylindrica, which has stems the shape of round pencils growing up out of their pots, are one of the most unique varieties of Snake plants. Sansevieria Cylindrica’s leaves are striped with dark green stripes. They are sometimes braided as well.
Sansevieria Cylindrica Var. Patula ‘Boncel’
Short, fat leaves spread out like a fan on Sansevieria Cylindrica. The plant, when in bloom, stands between three and five feet tall. The flowers are pink and white.
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Golden Hahnii’
It has gold edges and a light green center, marking it as the brightest cultivar available. It has light green leaf margins with gold edges, making it a compact variety. A fragrant, pinkish-white color characterizes the flowers of this shrub. Late winter or early spring is the peak blooming season for this beauty.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Hahnii’
Golden Hahnii looks similar to this Snake Plant, but the leaves are dark green in color with light green stripes. Typically, the Trifasciata hahnii reaches a height of 6″-8″ tall. The plant prefers moderately bright or slightly filtered light. Taking leaf cuttings or division is the easiest way to propagate this plant. It is susceptible to root rot so never leave it in soggy soil.
Sansevieria ‘Black Star Hahnii’
Snake Plants are a type of succulent plant that are often found in small pots, such as the Sansevieria Black Star hahnii. This tree’s leaves are a deep, dark green with bright yellow variegation, growing up to about 8′′ tall. Regardless of how you look at it, snake plants are an absolutely awesome plant! NASA’s air purifying study recommends snake plant varieties. The Sansevieria ‘Black Star’ clusters are so gorgeous and perfect for a house plant. This plant is commonly called Bird’s Nest Snake Plant because it produces babies right next to its mother plant. The leaves have a funnel shape and form an elegant rosette of succulent foliage the size of a bird’s nest.
Sansevieria trifasciata Black Jack
Sansevieria Black Jack, also called Dracaena Trifasciata, is a relatively new variety that is part of the compact sansevieria species. As a naturally occurring mutation of the Sansevieria variety ‘Black Gold Superba’, it displays colors very similar to its parent variety, although its margins show a brilliant yellow-green hue. It also has more leaves (7-10 leaves) per rosette than the Black Gold Superba (3-4 leaves per plant).
In contrast to other Sansevieria varieties, Black Jack requires little water, is moderately drought tolerant, and adapts to either light or shade. The new ‘Black Jack’ plant has a growth habit that is erect, and it has wide leaves supported in a rosette. It is shaped like an inverted triangle. Leaves are lanceolate with soft, waxy texture. Younger leaves have a bright yellowish-green coloration in the leaf blade.
Moreover, the margins on both sides of the leaf are variegated with irregular horizontal bands that alternate between light yellowish-green broad bands and brilliant yellowish-green thin bands. With maturity, the leaf’s deep yellow center turns light-yellowish green, while the margin alternates between vivid greenish yellow and light-yellowish green.
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Robusta’
Its leaves are beautiful with a mixture of dark and light green shades. These are medium-sized snake plants. Easy to care for and beautiful to look at!
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Bantel’s Sensation Snake Plant
Often called the White Snake Plant or White Sansevieria, Sansevieria ‘Bantel’s Sensation is a rare snake plant. The distinctive leaves are thin, dark green with a cream and white variegation on the margins.
Sansevieria ‘Masoniana’
As the name suggests, the paddle-like leaves of the Sansevieria Masoniana are unlike any other snake plant. Although slow-growing, Whale Fin Sansevieria attains impressive size in comparison to other members of the genus. Their leaves are mottled with dark and light green, and the leaf margins are often pinkish-red. As with all Snake Plants, Sansevieria Masoniana is well known for its air-purifying properties and requires very little maintenance. There are few plants of this kind in the world, and they are not cheap.
Sansevieria Masoniana Variegata
A magnificent display of leaves is created by Sansevieria ‘Masoniana f. Variegata’. Besides its brightly colored leaves with light and dark green mottling and spots, this variegated snake plant also has pale yellow margins. The leaves can grow up to 5 feet tall and 10 inches wide. It appears as a stalk of white flower clusters placed in the center of the plant when it blooms.
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Golden Flame’
Growing new growth in the Golden Flame Snake Plant is a bright golden-yellow color. The leaves become a beautiful shade of dark green as the leaves mature. The contrast is just lovely.
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’
Moonshine Snake Plants are certainly some of the most spectacular varieties. This beautiful plant with its silvery leaves is a favorite. With low light levels, it will turn an inky green, and it might flower in the morning sun.
Sansevieria Trifasciatea ‘Whitney’ Snake Plant
With its dark green leaf, surrounded by silvery edges, and variegated with light green stripes, the Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Whitney’ is a dwarf variety. Interior designers and gardeners find them appealing.
Sansevieria ‘Night Owl’
It is easy to grow this difficult to buy ‘Night Owl’ Snake Plant even in the brightest of rooms in your home or your office. NASA has implemented a research program using a few selected plants (one is the Sansevieria) for air purification and to prevent “Sick Building Syndrome”.
Snake Plants are popularly known as a treasured houseplant in China due to their connection with the Eight Gods who bestow eight virtues upon those who cultivate them. Among these virtues are longevity, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health, and strength. The eight virtues were supposed to pass through the entrances inside the home as plants were kept to that effect pre-Feng Shui.
Snake Plants are popularly known as a treasured houseplant in China due to their connection with the Eight Gods who bestow eight virtues upon those who cultivate them. Among these virtues are longevity, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health, and strength. The eight virtues were supposed to pass through the entrances inside the home as plants were kept to that effect pre-Feng Shui.
Sansevieria ‘Black Dragon’
Dark green, shiny, succulent leaves cover Sansevieria Black Dragon. This form of hybrid Bird’s Nest is beautiful, compact, and unusual in that the leaves are unvaregated. Ideal for displaying on a small table or shelf.
Different light levels do not bother Sansevieria. With more light, that deep green-black coloring in Black Dragon will become a vibrant, lustrous green.
Sansevieria ‘Jaboa’
Snake plant varieties, such as the Sansevieria Jaboa, which has a wide, exotic foliage, are popular among homeowners. It’s a bit unusual and looks like something out of a foreign land. The plant tolerates low light, but prefers bright indirect light. Do not water after the soil has dried completely. A great, easy plant for beginners.
Sansevieria ‘Black Coral’
If you’re looking for a bulletproof houseplant with modern style, you can’t do much better than the Snake Plant. It has been a favorite of interior designers for years because of how adaptable it is to a wide range of growing conditions. The stiff vertical leaves with variegated patterns make a dramatic and modern statement in any room. Black Coral has unique silver bands horizontally across rich, dark green leaves.
Sansevieria fischeri singularis
Sansevieria fischeri is showy and distinct. Its capitate inflorescence appears at ground level. The thin, well-swollen leaves are rigidly prostrate and of gray to brown-green color with paler flecks; the spines on the leaves recede with age, as the clump matures and new nodes send out only one leaf. Gorgeous papery margins and green banding.
Sansevieria Fernwood
Among my snake plant collection, this is the newest addition. Sometimes called the Fernwood Punk, Sansevieria Fernwood is a hybrid variety of Sansevieria with thin, deep green stalks. The long thin leaves and the texture of this plant make it a favorite. It will not disappoint. Fernwood Snake Plants were available for purchase at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market.
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Sansevieria Ballyi
Dwarf Sansevierias are perennial succulents with dark green leaves and light green cross-banding.
The plant can grow up to 6 inches tall.
Sansevieria Ehrenbergii ‘Blue Sansevieria’
Despite being called the “Blue Sansevieria,” Sansevieria Ehrenbergii is actually light green. The leaves of this plant are long and blade-like, and the edges are copper colored. Each leaf makes a striking statement and grows in the opposite direction of one another.
Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Twisted Sister’
Twisted Sister is a plant related to the dwarf Sansevieria. Its leaves are golden and green in color. From the base, twists emerge, and they can attain a height of 15 inches.
Sansevieria Patens
The branching rhizomes on this species could grow to one inch in diameter, with rosette-form leaves. A cluster of grey-white flowers grow up to 15 centimeters in height and up to three feet in diameter. Its dark green leaves have blackish green margins.
Sansevieria Kirkii
Leaves of Sansevieria kirkii are smooth, mid to dark green with a brown, wavy edge. Leaves are narrow and dagger shaped with beautiful patterns. It is a tough and rugged plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall, making it an ideal architectural plant.
Kirkii possesses many of the same virtues as Sansevieria trifasciata. Sansevieria plants readily adapt to different light levels, are air-purifying plants, and are hard to kill. The blooms of the plant have a greenish-white hue and will purify the air when placed indoors.
Sansevieria Parva ‘Kenya Hyacinth’
A rosette-forming plant, the Kenya Hyacinth has leaves that could grow up to 16 inches tall. Its little flowers are pinkish-white and fragrant. They usually bloom late winter into early spring. Rosettes usually have 6 to 12 green leaves with dark lines or patterns.
Sansevieria Laurentii Dwarf
Often referred to as the small version of the bigger Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Laurentii’, such dwarf plants are extremely compact in size.
Last but not least…
Sansevieria Starlite
The Sansevieria Starlight is a type of snake plant known for succulent qualities and sword-shaped leaves. A light-green pattern is visible towards the center of each leaf of this particular variety. Each leaf has a soft yellow outline.
Tropical West African plants of this type are versatile and require little to no maintenance. Being a natural air purifier which makes the air healthier to breathe, it is a great addition to any space. It tolerates its environment (including low light and drought) well.
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Sum Up
See having Snake plant is good choice for you to have! It’s cool, its famous, it’s easy to have and care!
What else do you need? In this pandemic time like this, is a good choice for you to have an new activity…
…and having snake plant is a good choice for you to have!
Conclusion
Last thing for sure. This plant need to be care carefully, remember plant need the “love” too.
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