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 Valued for being nearly impossible to kill, snake plants are one of the most common houseplants around.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The risk here is lower than with sago palm, but the popularity of snake plants means more pets encounter them.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
While these plants prefer bright light, the snake plant can handle darker conditions as well as humidity.
—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
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The risk here is lower than with sago palm, but the popularity of snake plants means more pets encounter them.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
While these plants prefer bright light, the snake plant can handle darker conditions as well as humidity.
—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
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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