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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Tall, upright snake plants add height and drama and Christmas cacti put on a spectacular seasonal display, but cascading houseplants add a softer touch. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 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 Master a Watering Routine Water your snake plants deeply but infrequently, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snake plant

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snake plant was in 1928

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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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