Snake Plant
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Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
The Snake Plant, also known as Mother-in-Law's Tongue, has tall, sturdy leaves that look like snakes. It's easy to care for and can grow in low light, making it a great plant for beginners.
Habitat: Indoor
Appearance
The Snake Plant has stiff, upright, sword-like leaves that can be dark green, often patterned with silvery-grey bands or golden edges. Its distinctive patterns and sharp, pointed tips make it visually different from most soft-leaved houseplants. Flowers are tiny, greenish-white, and grow on a tall spike.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderAsparagalesFamilyAsparagaceaeGenusDracaena
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient cultures once used its strong fibers to make bowstrings, baskets, and clothes!
Its unique leaves can grow over 6 feet tall, towering above many other houseplants!
Snake Plants can survive weeks without water, making them super easy for beginners!
This tough plant is often called 'mother-in-law's tongue' because it's so hard to kill!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Breath Power
Snake Plant can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night, which helps it survive in hot, dry conditions by saving water.
Ability
Desert Drinker
Snake Plant has thick, succulent leaves that store water, helping it survive long periods without rain or watering.
Ability
Underground Explorer
Snake Plant can spread underground using rhizomes, which helps it find new space and resources to grow and thrive.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-120 cm
- Spread
- 15-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli
visits its fragrant night-blooming flowers for nectar.
eaten by
Cotton Aphid
Aphis gossypii
sap-sucking pest that may occasionally infest leaves.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
may chew on the plant's leaves in outdoor settings.
Traits
Variegated
Pertaining to plants with leaves or petals exhibiting different colors in patches or stripes.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Succulent
Succulent plants have thickened, fleshy parts, usually leaves or stems, adapted to store water in arid climates.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Mother-in-law's TongueViper's Bowstring Hemp
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Avoid touching the leaves as they can be sharp. Keep out of reach of pets and small children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Snake Plant?
30-120 cm
How wide does Snake Plant spread?
15-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Snake Plant?
0.5-1 cm
When does Snake Plant bloom?
Spring_summer
Is Snake Plant edible?
No
Is Snake Plant toxic?
Mild
What is Snake Plant's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Snake Plant pollinated?
Insect
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