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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Better Sleep and Air Quality: Plants like snake plants and lavender contribute to better sleep by purifying the air and releasing oxygen at night.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Watering once a week or as needed is standard, though some drought-tolerant varieties, such as the snake plant, ZZ plant and cactus, can go several weeks without a drink.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Opt for an easy-to-care-for variety like this snake plant from the Sill, which can survive cold winters and hot summers with little fuss.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Robins also points out that adding plants can help improve the oxygen levels in your bedroom (spider plants and snake plants are two low-maintenance houseplants that can help), and suggests using neutral colors for paint, rugs, and bedding.
All in all, your bedroom should be a sanctuary.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Watering once a week or as needed is standard, though some drought-tolerant varieties, such as the snake plant, ZZ plant and cactus, can go several weeks without a drink.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Opt for an easy-to-care-for variety like this snake plant from the Sill, which can survive cold winters and hot summers with little fuss.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Robins also points out that adding plants can help improve the oxygen levels in your bedroom (spider plants and snake plants are two low-maintenance houseplants that can help), and suggests using neutral colors for paint, rugs, and bedding.
All in all, your bedroom should be a sanctuary.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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