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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While these plants prefer bright light, the snake plant can handle darker conditions as well as humidity.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Like hoyas, snake plants are slow growers that take a while to fill their pots and rarely need repotting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Start with a very forgiving plant that can take multiple types of light and do not need lots of water; snake plants and Aglaonema are great plants to start with.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Leaving a snake plant in a small pot can be bad for the container, too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Like hoyas, snake plants are slow growers that take a while to fill their pots and rarely need repotting.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
Start with a very forgiving plant that can take multiple types of light and do not need lots of water; snake plants and Aglaonema are great plants to start with.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Leaving a snake plant in a small pot can be bad for the container, too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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