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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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.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
If your snake plant has soft, yellow leaves, overwatering is an issue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
In most cases, a snake plant only needs to be watered once every 14 days, and likely will need water less often in winter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Repotting a snake plant at the right time keeps it healthy for decades by preventing stress, pests, and growth problems.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
If your snake plant has soft, yellow leaves, overwatering is an issue.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
In most cases, a snake plant only needs to be watered once every 14 days, and likely will need water less often in winter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Repotting a snake plant at the right time keeps it healthy for decades by preventing stress, pests, and growth problems.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for snake plant
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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