With common names like Snake Plant and Mother-in-law’s Tongue, Sansevieria trifasciata doesn’t sound like a very appealing botanical specimen to keep around. Yet this tropical plant, native to western ...

In addition to being incredibly easy to grow, snake plants have several health benefits, including filtering indoor air, removing toxic pollutants, and boosting mental health. Many household plants ...

Sansevieria trifasciata, commonly referred to as mother-in-law tongue or snake plant, is a durable, easy to grow houseplant. Grown for its foliage, the three-foot-tall plant has stiff, upright, lance ...

Meet the snake plant—aka Mother-in-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)—the ultimate low-maintenance houseplant that’s as stylish as it is tough. Loved for its sleek, sword-like leaves, ...

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Q. I have a houseplant called a snake plant that has grown too tall for the space. I’m not sure how to prune it back without ruining its appearance. A. Snake plant, also called mother-in-law’s tongue, ...

Sansevieria trifasciata is a commonly cultivated plant in Costa Rica, both for its ornamental value and its purported air-purifying properties. The plant is often found in homes, offices, and public ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible. By Margaret Roach Top row: Sansevieria Boncel Mini, Sansevieria Boncel, Sansevieria ...

YOU may know them as snake plants or mother-in-law’s tongues, those leathery denizens of dark stairwells, dusty corners and windowless offices. Grossly maltreated, the plants seem barely alive. In ...

AMES, Iowa – Sansevieria, also known as snake plant, St. George’s sword or mother-in-law's tongue, is a resilient houseplant that is grown for its striking appearance and low maintenance needs. Its ...

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