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Companion planting is a tried-and-true method for helping plants grow stronger together in the garden.
Snake plantsare hardy, adaptable, and relatively low maintenance.
Here are 8 houseplants that can make great companions for your snake plant in a shared planter.
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With its lime green leaves and vining growth habit, neon pothos contrasts beautifully with darker green snake plants.
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This glossy, slow-growing plant isn’t particularly pest-prone and has an upright growth habit.
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Consider pairing it with a shorter, wider snake plant variety like ‘Whale Fin’ or ‘Twisted Sister’.
Dracaenas grow well with bright but indirect light and can handle a watering schedule similar to snake plants.
Look out for common houseplant pests, but neither plant is particularly susceptible to infestations.
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Aloe Vera
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Aloe veramakes a natural companion plant for your snake plant.
Pair this sun-loving succulent with variegated pothos varieties for natural color contrast and a higher tolerance for direct light.
Watch out for scale insects, which consume the aloe plant’s sap.
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Plant your favorite hoya in front of a tall, upright snake plant for a stunning container.
Keep an eye out for white fly, spider mites, and mealybugs.
They’re rarely affected by pests.
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Indoor Companion Planting Tips
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