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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Spider plants, snake plants and cacti often make the list of low-maintenance indoor plants.
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Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Despite its name, Black Gold snake plant has dark green leaves edged in yellow.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
One example is the snake plant, which thrives in sunlight in its native habitat.
—Lauren David, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Succulents that are especially long-lived include Christmas cactus, snake plant, and aloe vera plant.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
Houseplants like snake plants, ZZ plants, spider plants, and pothos are popular choices that are great for beginners and experienced growers alike.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2023
But be aware that maidenhair ferns do require a bit more TLC than low-maintenance plants such as pothos or snake plant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2023
While the office isn’t an ideal environment for most plants, a snake plant is actually a pretty decent choice.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Facebook video features a screenshot of an article about snake plants.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Despite its name, Black Gold snake plant has dark green leaves edged in yellow.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2024
One example is the snake plant, which thrives in sunlight in its native habitat.
—Lauren David, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
Succulents that are especially long-lived include Christmas cactus, snake plant, and aloe vera plant.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
Houseplants like snake plants, ZZ plants, spider plants, and pothos are popular choices that are great for beginners and experienced growers alike.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2023
But be aware that maidenhair ferns do require a bit more TLC than low-maintenance plants such as pothos or snake plant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2023
While the office isn’t an ideal environment for most plants, a snake plant is actually a pretty decent choice.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
Facebook video features a screenshot of an article about snake plants.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
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1928, in the meaning defined above
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