Snake plants
Botanical name: Sansevieria
Snake plants
Botanical name: Sansevieria
Description
Snake plants comprise a genus of evergreen plants with basal leaves with distinctive snake-like shapes, coloring, and markings. The leaves feature a sharp tip, giving these plants the nickname "mother-in-law's tongue." They can survive outdoors in warm climates but also make low-maintenance houseplants. Healthy varieties will produce tiny green flowers in spring.
Species of Snake plants
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue'
Star sansevieria 'Silver Blue' is distinguishable from other Sansevieria species because of its thick, silvery-blue leaves that are intricately detailed with lines and splotches. This cultivar isn't confirmed to be related to Sansevieria kirkii, so its parent plant is ambiguous. Its name, "Silver Blue," was simply given because of the plant's appearance.
Snake plant 'Silver Flame'
Snake plant 'Silver Flame' comprise a genus of evergreen plants with basal leaves with distinctive snake-like shapes, coloring, and markings. The leaves feature a sharp tip, giving these plants the nickname "mother-in-law's tongue." They can survive outdoors in warm climates but also make low-maintenance houseplants. Healthy varieties will produce tiny green flowers in spring.
Snake plants 'Moonshine'
Snake plants 'Moonshine' is an exotic snake plant variety known for its unusual green-silvery-gray foliage with dark green margins. Exposure to shade causes the green to darken even more. It is a cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata, named for its silvery sheen that gives it a moonlit glow. Perfect as an exotic indoor plant in your home or office.
Snake plant 'Hahnii'
A cultivar of Snake plant, snake plant 'Hahnii' is often referred to as the "bird's nest sansevieria" for its evocative shape and splayed leaf structure. The dark mottling upon the green leaves is standard for this cultivar and thought to add to its beauty.
Variegated snake plant
Variegated snake plant is one of the tallest Sansevieria varieties – it can grow 1.2 m tall. Like all Snake plants, this variety is a marvelous choice for beginner gardeners as it is nearly impossible to kill! It can tolerate dry air, fluctuating temperatures, and will be quite forgiving if you forget to water it. It can be mildly toxic to your dog and cat, so do not let them snack on your plants!
Mason congo
Mason congo (Sansevieria masoniana) is a plant species native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mason congo is also called the Whale Fin Snake Plant for its wide leaves. This species is often cultivated as a succulent houseplant and grown in pots.
Star sansevieria
The star sansevieria (Sansevieria kirkii) is a low growing cousin of the wildly popular upright houseplant many refer to as the Snake Plant. Native to Tanzania's arid regions, it requires very little water and will close its microscopic pores during the day to help preserve the water it has internally.
Walking sansevieria
The scientific name of this bizarre plant, Sansevieria pinguicula, is attributed to the leaves' shape; the Latin "pinguis" means "fat." The walking sansevieria gets its common name because it produces aerial shoots followed by stilt-like rooting, resulting in a plant that appears to be walking away from its parent.
Snake plant
Snake plant can be considered part house plant and part architectural display, as its sword-like leaves with bold striping patterns are distinctive and eye-catching. Use caution with this plant, however, because it is poisonous when ingested and can cause nausea, vomiting, and even swelling of the throat and tongue.
Snake plant 'Craigii'
Snake plant 'Craigii' is a cultivar from the snake plant genus bred for its unique foliage and rosettes. Snake plant 'Craigii' grows longer leaves than other plants in the genus. It also produces upright rosettes instead of irregularly shaped ones, making it a popular indoor houseplant.
Mason congo 'Victoria'
Mason congo 'Victoria' is a surprising succulent that grows as a single fin-like leaf blade that makes for an arresting houseplant, growing to 30 cm tall. The parent plant averages larger, growing up to 53 cm. The name 'Mason" celebrates the succulent plant collector Maurice L. Mason (1912-1993).
Cylindrical snake plant 'Motum Kenya'
Cylindrical snake plant 'Motum Kenya' is a Cylindrical snake plant cultivar characterized by its upright, cylindrical, light green leaves with dark green, concentric variegations. Cylindrical snake plant 'Motum Kenya' is further distinguished by its fan shape, as all leaves grow from the same basal rosette.
Snake plant 'Golden Flame'
Snake plant 'Golden Flame' is distinct for its dark green leaves, which are vertically striped with yellow-green. New leaves emerge entirely yellow. A cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata, it is named for the color of these young leaves. Though often prized as a low-maintenance houseplant, this plant does well in bright sun and dry conditions outdoors.
Snake plant 'Bantel's Sensation'
Snake plant 'Bantel's Sensation' has grey-green leaves with creamy white variegation. These leaves are also thinner than other varieties of Snake plant. This plant is a cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata 'var. laurentii and is named for its breeder, Gustav Bantel. It is commonly used as a houseplant due to its low light needs and drought resistance, though the variegation of this cultivar means it needs slightly more light.
Golden hahnii
The golden hahnii (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii') was patented in 1941 and accredited to a botanist known only as Hahn. This variant lives happily in temperatures anywhere from 15 to 23 ℃. Golden hahnii is mildly poisonous, so keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Somali snake plant
Somali snake plant is a succulent with a characteristically slow growth rate. It is a popular ornamental house plant due to the exciting banana-shaped appearance of its fleshy leaves. Somali snake plant is used to arid conditions with little water, so it has adapted to CAM photosynthesis, meaning it only collects carbon dioxide during nighttime.
Snake plant
Like many other Sansevieria species, Sansevieria canaliculata is a popular houseplant, prized not only for its appearance but for its ability to thrive in low-light conditions as well. Sansevieria canaliculata features light-green cylindrical leaves arranged around the growing point.
Snake plant
Snake plant (Sansevieria suffruticosa) is a hardy perennial that will grow from 15 to 46 cm tall. It has thick green leaves with horizontal stripes, like a snake. Leaves have sharp tips and edges. The beautiful leaves are evergreen and provide a nice backdrop to a garden or container. When grown indoors, the snake plant purifies the air. A great choice for office or home.
Snake plant
Sansevieria bagamoyensis is often confused with Sansevieria arborescens, both native to Tanzania and Kenya, but Sansevieria bagamoyensis has longer, but narrower and thinner leaves. However, both species are succulents, often used as ornamental plants.
African spear
The african spear (Sansevieria cylindrica) is a succulent houseplant that can grow up to 2 m tall. It has slender, upright leaves that are striped and resemble a snake. This species is a hardy succulent and can grow in conditions with low light. It adapts to dry, sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Sansevieria ehrenbergii
Sansevieria ehrenbergii comprise a genus of evergreen plants with basal leaves with distinctive snake-like shapes, coloring, and markings. The leaves feature a sharp tip, giving these plants the nickname "mother-in-law's tongue." They can survive outdoors in warm climates but also make low-maintenance houseplants. Healthy varieties will produce tiny green flowers in spring.
Snake plant 'Laurenti'
Snake plant 'Laurenti' comprise a genus of evergreen plants with basal leaves with distinctive snake-like shapes, coloring, and markings. The leaves feature a sharp tip, giving these plants the nickname "mother-in-law's tongue." They can survive outdoors in warm climates but also make low-maintenance houseplants. Healthy varieties will produce tiny green flowers in spring.
Iguanatail
Iguanatail comprise a genus of evergreen plants with basal leaves with distinctive snake-like shapes, coloring, and markings. The leaves feature a sharp tip, giving these plants the nickname "mother-in-law's tongue." They can survive outdoors in warm climates but also make low-maintenance houseplants. Healthy varieties will produce tiny green flowers in spring.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Monocotyledons Order
Asparagus and allies Family
Asparagus Genus
Snake plants 
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