Silver Streak Pothos is an exciting new kid on the block in houseplant circles that is gaining a great reputation. Its official name is Epipremnum amplissimum, or synonym Rhaphidophora amplissima in the Arum family, a vine native to Papua New Guinea and islands off the coast of northeast Australia. This Pothos has long lance-shaped leaves that never fenestrate. … Read more
Snake Plants (mother-in-law’s tongue) of all kinds are beautiful succulents that clean the air and tolerate various conditions. They can be several feet tall or only a few inches high with wide or narrow, flat or cylindrical leaves. They are easy to care for and make a bold statement in a home or office. In … Read more
The Cylindrical Snake Plant, or African Spear Plant (Dracaena angolensis, formerly Sansevieria cylindrica), is very different from the more familiar flat-leaved species of Snake Plant. Instead of being sword-shaped, this little plant’s leaves are cylindrical with pointed tips and about an inch in diameter. In their native habitat, they can grow upwards to 7 feet, … Read more
Gold Flame Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata ‘Gold Flame’, previously Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Gold Flame’) is a graceful, variegated plant with fleshy, sword-shaped leaves that grow in a compact rosette 12″ to 24″ high and wide. New leaves emerge yellow and mature to dark green with golden yellow vertical stripes. This beautiful plant is a tabletop version … Read more
Your Snake Plant, or mother-in-law’s tongue (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata), usually stands tall like a sentinel with smooth, firm, sword-shaped leaves. But when they become soft and wrinkled, what went wrong, and how can you fix it? There are a number of reasons why the leaves will wrinkle, and most of them are due … Read more
Black Gold Snake Plant, or mother-in-law’s tongue (Dracaena trifasciata ‘Black Gold’, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Gold’), is a strikingly handsome plant with a distinct upright growth habit and 2 to 3 feet tall, dark green sword-shaped leaves edged in bright yellow. It’s an excellent choice for beginning gardeners and makes an outstanding vertical accent in … Read more
You’re trying to do everything right for your Snake Plant or mother-in-law’s tongue (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata). You give it loose, well-draining soil in a perfect pot, the right amount of water, and bright, indirect light. It’s growing well, but now you’re wondering about fertilizer. There are so many types of Snake Plant fertilizers … Read more
Snake Plants, or mother-in-law’s tongues (Dracaena trifasciata, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata) are resilient houseplants adaptable to various household conditions. They’re hard to kill, but sometimes they do die. What can cause their demise? And what can you do to prevent it and keep them looking their elegant best? All the environmental and cultural conditions you provide … Read more
The Cylindrical Snake Plant, also known as the African Spear Plant (Dracaena angolensis, formerly Sansevieria cylindrica), is a succulent with rod-shaped, gray-green leaves. It is an easy plant for new gardeners because it is tough, adaptable to most household conditions, and seems to thrive on neglect. The African Spear comes from a hot, dry environment … Read more
Snake Plants are prized for their low maintenance and refined looks, with many stylish varieties. Some are readily available, like the familiar ‘Laurentii’ and compact ‘Hahnii’. But others are harder to find, like the gorgeous ‘Moonshine’ (Dracaena trifasciata ‘Moonshine’, formerly Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’). This rare cultivar is rapidly gaining popularity among Snake Plant fans. Moonshine, … Read more
