Snake Plants: Natural Air Purifiers

A type of houseplant known for its air-purifying properties, requiring minimal water and maintenance.
Category
Activity
Where to get
Available at nurseries, garden centers, and online plant shops.
Applicable for
Oxygen
air purification
Saponins
toxic to pets
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Snake Plants FAQ


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What is a snake plant called?

The snake plant, aka sansevieria trifasciata, is one of the most low-maintenance houseplants. Get snake plant care tips, including the best water and sunlight conditions. 2d ago In The Know by Yahoo

Are snake plants easy to care for?

How to Grow and Care for a Snake Plant The snake plant, aka sansevieria trifasciata, is one of the most low-maintenance houseplants. Get snake plant care tips, including the best water and sunlight conditions. 1d ago LifestyleKansas City Star

How tall do snake plants grow?

Most household snake plants can easily grow to 2-3 ft (0.6-0.9 m) in height, although some varieties may be less than a foot tall and others closer to 6 ft (1.82 m). They are evergreen and perennial. Prior to 2017, the plant was classified as part of the genus Sansevieria.

What is a snake plant?

A common houseplant, the Sansevieria trifasciata is native to Asia and Africa. It can be recognized by its evergreen sword-shaped leaves that grow upright and almost resemble artificial foliage. Snake plants are often used as home decor since they’re pleasing to the eye, are easy to care for, and require little water to survive.

Are snake plants hardy?

Snake plant, also called mother-in-law's tongue, is a popular and hardy houseplant with stiff, sword-like leaves. It's available in different varieties, many of which have green-banded or striped leaves with a yellow or cream border.

What does a snake plant look like?

The most common snake plant foliage presents as slender, green leaves with grey or silver horizontal streaks. This plant can grow several feet tall and does well in low light areas. The Sansevieria genus now encompasses around 70 species, according to Shamshur. A few of the more common types of snake plants include:

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