houseplant that looks like a snake plant Sansevieria trifasciata

houseplant that looks like a snake plant Sansevieria trifasciataSansevieria trifasciata Snake plant, mother in law's tongue Snake plants are an indoor or outdoor wonder! They require only occasional water and do with indirect sun. If you think you cant keep a plant alive, try this one! This Sansevieria is well known as an air purifier that helps filter common indoor toxins. If you have just remodeled, added carpet, or painted, you might consider placing some potted snake plants in your home to help filter out

Sansevieria trifasciata - Snake plant, mother-in-law's tongue

Snake plants are an indoor or outdoor wonder! They require only occasional water and do with indirect sun. If you think you can’t keep a plant alive, try this one! This Sansevieria is well-known as an air purifier that helps filter common indoor toxins. If you have just remodeled, added carpet, or painted, you might consider placing some potted snake plants in your home to help filter out those toxins and associated smells. (1 plant for every 100 sq. ft.) Snake plant makes a thoughtful and healthy gift for anyone wanting to brighten up their living spaces.

Easy to grow, and adaptable, they are a brown thumb gardener's dream.

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

     Exposure: Full sun to part shade

    Watering: Moderate to low

     Mature Height: 2-4 feet

     Mature Width: 1-2 feet 

     Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

     Slow Growing

    Good For Pots

    Fire Resistant

    Deer Resistant

Where To Plant

USDA Hardiness Zones show which plants thrive in your climate based on average winter lows. The lower the number, the colder the region. Use the map below to find your zone and choose plants that will grow successfully year after year.

     Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Why Happy Valley Plants?

We're passionate about connecting people with the beauty of nature. From hand-selected plants to expert support and thoughtful packaging, we put care into every detail. Assuring your plants arrive healthy, happy, and ready to thrive.

     Packaged With Care

Your satisfaction matters to us. Each plant is hand-picked, wrapped, and packaged with precision to ensure it arrives safely and ready to grow. If something’s not right, reach out within 72 hours and we’ll do our best to make it right.

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We believe great plants shouldn’t come with a premium price tag. Our goal is to make quality, hard-to-find plants accessible and affordable, so you can grow more for less.

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