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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The snake plant can grow in many light conditions but does best in bright, indirect light.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
Spider plants, snake plants and cacti often make the list of low-maintenance indoor plants.
—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
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
Spider plants, snake plants and cacti often make the list of low-maintenance indoor plants.
—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
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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