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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Snake Plant If there were a hall of fame for hard-to-kill houseplants, the snake plant would have a permanent spot.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Low-maintenance options like snake plants work well, and hanging eucalyptus in the shower releases a natural, spa-like scent when steam hits it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The best time to divide a snake plant is in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Try low-maintenance options like a snake plant or eucalyptus hung directly in your shower.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Low-maintenance options like snake plants work well, and hanging eucalyptus in the shower releases a natural, spa-like scent when steam hits it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The best time to divide a snake plant is in the spring and summer when the plant is actively growing.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Try low-maintenance options like a snake plant or eucalyptus hung directly in your shower.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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