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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When a snake plant has tall spindly leaves, thinning leaf blades or isn't growing, Halleck's prescription is to give it more light.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
In the summer, try moving your snake plants outdoors to a partially sunny spot that doesn't receive direct midday and afternoon sun.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The most common mistake people make with the snake plant is overwatering it, which causes root rot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
Snake Plant If there were a hall of fame for hard-to-kill houseplants, the snake plant would have a permanent spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
In the summer, try moving your snake plants outdoors to a partially sunny spot that doesn't receive direct midday and afternoon sun.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The most common mistake people make with the snake plant is overwatering it, which causes root rot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2026
Snake Plant If there were a hall of fame for hard-to-kill houseplants, the snake plant would have a permanent spot.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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