The number of these snake plant varieties is quite large.
The species range from desert-loving succulents to humidity-loving tropical plants.
Most are adaptable to multiple conditions and can typicallyhandle low light.
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When it comes towatering snake plants, they don’t need muchoverwatering is actually their most frequent killer.
Most snake plant species are toxic to cats and dogs.
This fast-growing succulent’s name comes from the way the stemless leaves cluster together in a nest-like rosette.
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There’s also a straighter cultivar, whose leaves stand upright to attention.
It’s another cultivar with a bird’s nest growth habit, this time with twisting leaves.
The white streaks on the leaves are why it is sometimes known as the white snake plant.
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Tip
Most snake plants should only be watered when the soil is completely dry.
If you are unsure, use amoisture meterto evaluate the soil.
In shadier spots, the light leaves turn dark pretty rapidly.
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Its thick, stiff foliage fans out in random directions.
It has thick, fibrous, pointy leaves with a blueish tone that fan out attractively.
While it is a larger snake plant species, it takes many years to reach its mature size.
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Dracaena zeylanica
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Similar to the popularD.
trifasciata,Dracaena zeylanicahas foliage that is almost olive in shade and features twisty, horizontal light green stripes.
If conditions are perfect, thissnake plant flowersmore than most others.
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Young plants have pale green horizontal bands on their foliage that matures to solid green.
Look out for the variegated cultivar, as it sports unique yellow-white stripes along the leaves.
angolensis, but the leaves onDracaena bacularisare thinner.
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The long leaf becomes thin and cylindrical from there, extending to aspiky tip.
Dracaena ‘Fernwood’
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It’s sometimes confusedD.
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bacularis, but the mature plant has denser and shorter foliage.
You might also find it misnamed asD.
angolensis, but ‘Fernwood’ has leaves with obvious vertical grooves.
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Its unusual growth habit is the reason for the common name of “walking sansevieria.”
It’s a rare beauty that’s sure to stand out in your indoor plant collection.
The ‘Black Gold Superba’ is its larger parent variety.
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Expect around seven to 10 leaves to form like a rosette on this small specimen.
Dracaena aubrytiana
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Closely related toD.
pethera,Dracaena aubrytianais commonly known as father-in-law’s tongue.
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The marbling effect on the glossy foliage is the exceptional feature.
Dracaena stuckyi
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When mature,Dracaena stuckyimakes for a great specimen floor plant.
The foliage turns a paler green, losing the striping and develop vertical channels.
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It stands out for its very dark green leaves with attractivesilver patternation.
The irregular variegation on the wide leaf margins makes this cultivar stand out.
This cultivar is particularly known for its drought-tolerance.
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It might be small, but its striking variegation makes a big impact.
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