Snake plants, also known as Sansevieria or Dracaena trifasciata, are popular for their hardiness and striking appearance. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and patterns, making them a versatile choice for any indoor setting. Here are 50 types of snake plants that you can bring into your home to enhance your indoor garden:
Contents
- 1 Types of Snake Plants for Indoors
- 1.1 1. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
- 1.2 2. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Zeylanica’
- 1.3 3. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’
- 1.4 4. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Twist’
- 1.5 5. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Bantel’s Sensation’
- 1.6 6. Sansevieria ‘Golden Hahnii’
- 1.7 7. Sansevieria ‘Jade Marginata’
- 1.8 8. Sansevieria ‘Futura Robusta’
- 1.9 9. Sansevieria ‘Nelsonii’
- 1.10 10. Sansevieria ‘Masoniana’
- 1.11 11. Sansevieria ‘Cylindrica’
- 1.12 12. Sansevieria ‘Samurai’
- 1.13 13. Sansevieria ‘Patens’
- 1.14 14. Sansevieria ‘Kirkii Star’
- 1.15 15. Sansevieria ‘Francisii’
- 1.16 16. Sansevieria ‘Parva’
- 1.17 17. Sansevieria ‘Futura Superba’
- 1.18 18. Sansevieria ‘Boncel’
- 1.19 19. Sansevieria ‘Robusta’
- 1.20 20. Sansevieria ‘Lemon Flame’
- 1.21 21. Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’
- 1.22 22. Sansevieria ‘Black Gold’
- 1.23 23. Sansevieria ‘Black Coral’
- 1.24 24. Sansevieria ‘Canaliculata’
- 1.25 25. Sansevieria ‘Fernwood Mikado’
- 1.26 26. Sansevieria desertii
- 1.27 27. Sansevieria ‘Silver Queen’
- 1.28 28. Sansevieria ‘Silver Flame’
- 1.29 29. Sansevieria ‘Gracilis’
- 1.30 30. Sansevieria ‘Fischeri’
- 1.31 31. Sansevieria ‘Ballyi’
- 1.32 32. Sansevieria ‘Ehrenbergii’ (Blue Sansevieria)
- 1.33 33. Sansevieria ‘Gold Flame’
- 1.34 34. Sansevieria ‘Eilensis’
- 1.35 35. Sansevieria ‘Zeylanica Compacta’
- 1.36 36. Sansevieria ‘Whitney’
- 1.37 37. Sansevieria ‘Blue Star’
- 1.38 38. Sansevieria ‘Green Star’
- 1.39 39. Sansevieria ‘Bacularis’
- 1.40 40. Sansevieria ‘Burmanica’
- 1.41 41. Sansevieria ‘Black Star’
- 1.42 42. Sansevieria ‘Liberica’
- 1.43 43. Sansevieria ‘Hyacinthoides’ (African Bowstring Hemp)
- 1.44 44. Sansevieria ‘Longiflora’
- 1.45 45. Sansevieria ‘Coppertone’
- 1.46 46. Sansevieria ‘Banana’
- 1.47 47. Sansevieria ‘Hahnii’
- 1.48 48. Sansevieria ‘Whale Fin Variegated’
- 1.49 49. Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’ Variegated
- 1.50 50. Sansevieria ‘Banana White Variegated’
- 2 Care Tips for Snake Plants
- 3 Benefits of Snake Plants
- 4 Styling with Snake Plants
- 5 Common Issues and Solutions
Types of Snake Plants for Indoors
1. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
This classic variety features dark green leaves with yellow edges and horizontal stripes.
2. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Zeylanica’
Known for its wavy, horizontal bands of light and dark green, ‘Zeylanica’ has slightly narrower leaves.
3. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’
With its pale silver-green leaves, ‘Moonshine’ is a standout in any collection.
4. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Twist’
This variety has twisted, variegated leaves with yellow margins, creating a unique appearance.
5. Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Bantel’s Sensation’
Characterized by its thin, white-edged leaves, ‘Bantel’s Sensation’ adds a touch of elegance.
6. Sansevieria ‘Golden Hahnii’
This dwarf variety has rosettes of dark green leaves with bright golden edges, perfect for small spaces.
7. Sansevieria ‘Jade Marginata’
Featuring dark green leaves with jade-green margins, this plant offers a subtle contrast.
8. Sansevieria ‘Futura Robusta’
A compact plant with silver-green leaves adorned with dark green horizontal stripes.
9. Sansevieria ‘Nelsonii’
Known for its thick, upright, and dark green leaves, ‘Nelsonii’ is quite robust.
10. Sansevieria ‘Masoniana’
Also known as the Whale Fin, it has broad, paddle-shaped leaves with unique dark green mottling.
11. Sansevieria ‘Cylindrica’
Distinct for its cylindrical leaves that can reach up to several feet in length.
12. Sansevieria ‘Samurai’
This compact variety has thick, short leaves with sharp edges and a distinctive look.
13. Sansevieria ‘Patens’
Featuring arching, cylindrical leaves, ‘Patens’ adds a sculptural element to any space.
14. Sansevieria ‘Kirkii Star’
It has thick, wavy leaves with mottled patterns and reddish-brown edges.
15. Sansevieria ‘Francisii’
A unique plant with narrow, tubular leaves that grow in a spiral pattern around the stem.
16. Sansevieria ‘Parva’
This variety has thin, grass-like leaves that grow in clusters, creating a lush appearance.
17. Sansevieria ‘Futura Superba’
A robust variety with broad, upright leaves featuring yellow edges and dark green horizontal stripes.
18. Sansevieria ‘Boncel’
Also known as the Starfish Snake Plant, it has fan-shaped, cylindrical leaves.
19. Sansevieria ‘Robusta’
Broad, flat leaves with dark green and light green horizontal bands, robust and hardy.
20. Sansevieria ‘Lemon Flame’
Featuring vibrant yellow and green leaves, ‘Lemon Flame’ adds a bright, cheerful touch to any indoor space.
21. Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’
A rare variety with intricate leaf patterns and a compact growth habit, making it a true collector’s item.
22. Sansevieria ‘Black Gold’
This variety has dark green leaves with striking gold horizontal stripes, adding a touch of luxury to your space.
23. Sansevieria ‘Black Coral’
Featuring dark green leaves with blackish-purple edges, ‘Black Coral’ is a dramatic addition to any indoor garden.
24. Sansevieria ‘Canaliculata’
This plant has long, narrow leaves with prominent white margins, giving it a unique look.
25. Sansevieria ‘Fernwood Mikado’
With its dark green leaves and subtle white variegation, ‘Fernwood Mikado’ is a beautiful and elegant choice.
26. Sansevieria desertii
Also known as the Elephant Tusks, this variety has thick, upright leaves with a blue-green hue, adding a unique touch to your indoor garden.
27. Sansevieria ‘Silver Queen’
Known for its stunning silver-green leaves with dark green margins, ‘Silver Queen’ adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any indoor space.
28. Sansevieria ‘Silver Flame’
This rare variety features dark green leaves with silver-green horizontal stripes along the margins, adding a unique and elegant touch to your indoor garden.
29. Sansevieria ‘Gracilis’
Featuring slender, arching leaves, ‘Gracilis’ adds a graceful touch to any indoor setting.
30. Sansevieria ‘Fischeri’
This variety has dark green, strap-like leaves with white margins, making it a striking addition to your collection.
31. Sansevieria ‘Ballyi’
With its narrow, upright leaves and subtle variegation, ‘Ballyi’ is a unique and eye-catching plant.
32. Sansevieria ‘Ehrenbergii’ (Blue Sansevieria)
This variety has thick, blue-green leaves with white margins, giving it a distinctive appearance.
33. Sansevieria ‘Gold Flame’
This variety features vibrant yellow and green leaves, adding a bright and cheerful touch to any indoor space.
34. Sansevieria ‘Eilensis’
This rare variety has broad, compact leaves with green and white variegation, making it a true collector’s item.
35. Sansevieria ‘Zeylanica Compacta’
This compact variety features the same wavy, horizontal bands of light and dark green as the standard ‘Zeylanica’, but with a more compact growth habit, making it ideal for smaller spaces.
36. Sansevieria ‘Whitney’
This plant has dark green leaves with white margins, creating a striking contrast.
37. Sansevieria ‘Blue Star’
Known for its striking blue-green leaves with subtle variegation, ‘Blue Star’ adds a unique and elegant touch to your indoor garden.
38. Sansevieria ‘Green Star’
Featuring striking dark green leaves with lighter green variegation, ‘Green Star’ brings a unique and sophisticated touch to any indoor garden.
39. Sansevieria ‘Bacularis’
With its thick, upright leaves and subtle variegation, ‘Bacularis’ adds a touch of sophistication.
40. Sansevieria ‘Burmanica’
This plant has medium green, strap-like leaves with subtle variegation.
41. Sansevieria ‘Black Star’
Featuring dark green leaves with bold, black variegation, ‘Black Star’ adds a dramatic and sophisticated touch to your indoor garden.
42. Sansevieria ‘Liberica’
This variety has broad, flat leaves with dark green and light green horizontal bands, robust and hardy.
43. Sansevieria ‘Hyacinthoides’ (African Bowstring Hemp)
With its long, tough fibers running through its leaves, ‘Hyacinthoides’ is a mid-sized species that reaches about 10-12 inches in height.
44. Sansevieria ‘Longiflora’
This plant has long leaves with light green variegation, adding a touch of elegance.
45. Sansevieria ‘Coppertone’
Featuring dark green leaves with copper-colored edges, ‘Coppertone’ is a unique and eye-catching variety.
46. Sansevieria ‘Banana’
This variety has thick green leaves with red margins, resembling a banana plant.
47. Sansevieria ‘Hahnii’
This compact variety, also known as Bird’s Nest Sansevieria, features rosettes of dark green leaves with light green variegation, making it a perfect choice for small indoor spaces.
48. Sansevieria ‘Whale Fin Variegated’
This plant has broad, paddle-shaped leaves with unique dark green mottling and variegation.
49. Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’ Variegated
This rare and elegant variety features intricate leaf patterns with stunning variegation, making it a true collector’s item for any indoor garden.
50. Sansevieria ‘Banana White Variegated’
Featuring dark green leaves with copper-colored edges, ‘Coppertone’ is a unique and eye-catching variety.
Care Tips for Snake Plants
Light: Snake plants are highly adaptable and can thrive in low light to bright, indirect light. However, they prefer indirect sunlight for optimal growth.
Watering: These plants are drought-tolerant and prefer to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so it’s best to water sparingly.
Soil: Snake plants do well in well-draining soil. A cactus or succulent mix is ideal.
Temperature: They prefer temperatures between 70-90°F (21-32°C) but can tolerate a range of conditions.
Humidity: Snake plants do well in average household humidity levels and do not require high humidity.
Fertilizing: These plants do not need much fertilization. You can feed them with a balanced, diluted fertilizer once a month during the growing season (spring and summer).
Pruning: Prune any damaged or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy and looking its best.
Repotting: Snake plants grow slowly and do not require frequent repotting. When repotting, choose a pot that is one size larger and ensure it has drainage holes.
Propagation: You can easily propagate snake plants through leaf cuttings or by dividing the rhizomes.
Benefits of Snake Plants
Air Purification: Snake plants are known for their air-purifying qualities. They can remove toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene from the air, making your indoor environment healthier.
Low Maintenance: One of the most appealing aspects of snake plants is their low maintenance. They can thrive with minimal care, making them perfect for busy individuals or those new to plant care.
Aesthetic Appeal: With their striking vertical leaves and various patterns, snake plants can enhance the aesthetic appeal of any indoor space. They can be used as statement pieces or to complement other plants.
Versatility: Snake plants can grow in various light conditions, from low light to bright, indirect light. This versatility makes them suitable for different rooms and environments.
Styling with Snake Plants
Living Room: Place a tall snake plant in a decorative pot to add height and greenery to your living room. It can serve as a focal point or complement your existing decor.
Bedroom: Snake plants are excellent for bedrooms as they release oxygen at night, promoting better sleep. Place a smaller variety on your nightstand or a larger one in a corner.
Office: Enhance your workspace with a snake plant. They can improve air quality and create a calming atmosphere, boosting productivity.
Bathroom: Since snake plants can tolerate low light and high humidity, they are perfect for bathrooms. Place one on a windowsill or a shelf to add a touch of green.
Entryway: Make a great first impression by placing a snake plant in your entryway. It can create a welcoming and stylish atmosphere for guests.
Shelf Display: Use smaller snake plant varieties to create an eye-catching display on shelves. Mix them with other decorative items or books for a balanced look.
Common Issues and Solutions
Yellow Leaves: If you notice yellow leaves, it could be due to overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and ensure proper drainage.
Brown Tips: Brown tips can result from underwatering, low humidity, or exposure to cold drafts. Adjust your watering schedule and check the plant’s environment.
Pests: Snake plants are generally pest-resistant, but they can occasionally attract spider mites or mealybugs. Treat infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Root Rot: Overwatering can lead to root rot. If you suspect root rot, remove the affected roots, repot the plant in fresh, well-draining soil, and adjust your watering habits.
