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| Photo Credit: Sarah L. Ivy |
| The uniquely mottled greens and yellow of the leaves are quite striking. |
I guess you could say I’m a fan of houseplants. They brighten otherwise dull corners and bring green life to a room. Where I start to fall off the houseplant bandwagon is when it comes to the maintenance required to grow some of them.
It’s embarrassing to admit, but I often forget to water my houseplants. Even the most novice gardener knows water is crucial to plant life! And most houseplants aren’t very happy without adequate water. With that said, I’ll let you in on a little secret – snake plant is one of the most forgiving and simple houseplants to grow. I have one, and yes, it’s still alive. The selection I’ve got in my house is Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’. Also affectionately referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue, the plant’s common names alone may make you think twice about bringing one into your home. But the cool thing about Sansevieria is that as complicated as the Latin name may be to pronounce, the plant’s surprisingly easy to grow. Like its name suggests, this plant is upright with rigid leaves that are almost sword-like. The foliage is somewhat mottled and can be dark green, light green or even have yellow or white margins, depending on the cultivar. The average snake plant grows anywhere from 6-48 inches tall and 10-36 inches wide, so it’s a houseplant with presence.
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