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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Overwatering Like with most houseplants, finding the right balance of just enough water–not too much and not too little—is key to keeping a snake plant happy.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Choose from Gregg’s Mistflower (a favorite for the butterfly garden), microgreens, Sansevieria (snake plant), or a cornucopia of summer vegetables.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
How to Use Green Cultivate serenity at home via low-maintenance houseplants, such as snake plants, pothos, or ZZ plants.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Choose from Gregg’s Mistflower (a favorite for the butterfly garden), microgreens, Sansevieria (snake plant), or a cornucopia of summer vegetables.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
How to Use Green Cultivate serenity at home via low-maintenance houseplants, such as snake plants, pothos, or ZZ plants.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
While snake plants can survive without fertilizer, feeding them occasionally boosts their health and flowering chances, Hamell says.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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