Hello! I am back again with one more interesting and perhaps a ‘healthy’ topic. There is one thing that is on the rise these days – ‘pollution’. Not just outdoors, but indoors too. Surprised? Wondering how? Yes, paint, your bedding, curtains, carpets, and mattresses all release toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene and so on and it is worrying. But you know what, I have a remedy that can combat this – Growing a plant. Sounds obvious? Wait, there is a specific plant that can help – ‘Snake Plant’ aka ‘Sansevieria’. Crawl down to know more about the benefits and types of snake plants.
I like to call it dearly as ‘The Warrior Plant’. With a low-key appearance, this plant stands strong, fights against and filters harmful toxins and cares by giving us oxygen to breathe. NASA’s clean air study also says the same. They have a unique metabolism called the CAM metabolism by which they take in Carbon dioxide and release Oxygen, especially at night. So this plant is apt for your bedroom for a sound sleep and a fresh morning wake-up.
There are various types of snake plants in many sizes that can suit your outdoor garden to your own bedside table. Come with me for a refreshing experience to know about the different types of snake plants.
Types of Snake Plants
So my friends, let us see the types of snake plants with pictures – the wonderful whorls in various shades of green that fascinate us with their pretty patterns.
Golden Snake Plant
The name Mother-in-law’s Tongue is very apt for this type of snake plant. Lengthy with a sharp tip and the bright green and golden colour variegations care for us by giving us a lot of oxygen and making us feel refreshed.
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Twist Snake Plant
Twist always works out well not only in stories and movies but also in the gardens with this type. Long and twisted leaves giving a wavy texture and in a ceramic pot makes the best focal point
Golden Hahnii Snake Plant
If you have heard about ‘Big things come in small packages’, then you would know about Golden Hahnii Sansevieria too. Dwarf stature, green gold variations in leaves and the whorly leaves suit your dining table, work table or even the bedside table keeping you energetic.
Futura Superba Snake Plant
Why should gold have all the fun? These types of snake plant have a silver-green variegation with a yellow margin. The leaves are also broader than the others. So quickly find a cosy space in your room for this awesome friend of yours.
Black Gold Snake Plant
If you think Sansevierias are just long green leaves with yellow margins, it is not so. They give a lot of variations with the green itself just like this black gold sansevieria, where the leaves are dark green resembling black with striking golden yellow margins giving a sophisticated look.
Bowstring Hemp Snake Plant
Snake plants are not just broad-leaved, there are different types of snake plants too like the Sansevieria cylindrica. If you want a spiky and funky effect to your garden, then this rod-shaped leaves gives them too. Of course, they do have mild variegations in yellow or white.
Bantel Sensation Snake Plant
This type of snake plant has a striking white vertical variegation in the leaves giving a contrast and cosy feeling especially when placed indoors. This can be used to highlight a feature in your outdoor garden too.
Moonshine Snake Plant
It’s rest time for variegations! Yes, these types of snake plant have almost plain textures and broad leaves that are pale to greyish-green in colour. This pastel-shaded plant in a ceramic pot grabs your attention just like that!
Cleopatra Snake Plant
The name Cleopatra does have an influential effect – The queen for her influence in Roman politics and the plant for its influence on health and mind. This mini-sized plant robs us with its star-shaped leaf arrangement giving out immense oxygen that cares for our health.
Boncel Snake Plant
Variegations – Check! Mini-size – Check! Succulent leaf – Check! Yes, Boncel Sansevieria has it all. The fan-shaped chubby leaves and circular patterns notoriously attract our attention just like our small babies.
Whitney Snake Plant
There is a unique feature in this type of snake plant – the leaves are plan and dark green in the middle and yellowish green variation in the margins which is usually the reverse in the other types. It can be grown as a specimen plant or as a highlight in the garden.
Whale Fin Snake Plant
Simple yet superb is what I would say about this plant. Among the different type of snake plants, these leaves look like the fins of a whale. They can be used as a ground cover around trees and also in flower beds for contrast.
Black Dragon Snake Plant
This is a gem among the different types of snake plant available. The shiny leathery leaf with its rich and dark emerald green colour, and fewer patterns allowing the green to shine, this gem is a must-have in your garden. Place it in a white ceramic pot to create that magical effect in your room.
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Mikado Snake Plant
Wanting some funky texture? Sansevieria bacularis to the rescue. Leaves are long and thin, green and white variation, tips pointed – Imagine wouldn’t it make a good fence or a border to your garden? Do not forget, place it indoors and take a deep oxygen-rich breath.
Fernwood Snake Plant
A green mini fountain for the garden… sounds nice right? You are sure to become a fan of the fernwood snake plant just for its fan-shaped leaf arrangement. Cylindrical leaves with bright green and yellow variegations grow in a fan-like form all in a small stature making it an elite addition to your greenery.
Golden Flame Snake Plant
Good health can give Joy, Happiness and Fortune and these types of snake plant can help you feel it to the fullest. The golden-coloured leaves manifest joy and happiness and the oxygen that it give out gives you good health and all together a Great Fortune!
Blackjack Snake Plant
Your snuggly bedroom and Blackjack Snake plant are just made for each other. This low-light-loving plant easily adapts to your room and the dark green leaves with vibrant yellow margins capture your heart and of course fill your lungs with oxygen!
Star Snake Plant
Of the different types of snake plants, this may not have that perfect leaf but is sure to attract you with its loud visual presence. Crinkly and curly leaf margins, whitish grey mottled variegations, star-shaped arrangement all within a petite size.
Starfish Sansevieria
This plant has a unique green and white checked pattern on the succulent, cylindrical leaves. They seem like a star after 5 to 6 leaves emerge and establish. It will look captivating as a solitary plant in a terracotta an antique style pot.
Jade Lotus Snake Plant
How about we add an alluring lotus to your garden? Lotus and Snake plant? Sounds weird?. Yes, the small and broad leaves whorl out to look like a lotus in green and yellow. Group this succulent under a tree or as a ground cover to witness its charm in groups.
Striped Snake Plant
As the name says, the stripes in this type of snake plant is to be noted. The leaves have a whitish zig-zag pattern in the dark green leaves and of course, the yellow margins which is uncommon among the various varieties.
Gracilis Snake Plant
In these types of snake plant, you can notice that the leaves are curved inwards. But do not worry, it is not because of under or over-watering, but just it’s very own feature.
Fischeri Snake Plant
The young plants have grey-coloured banded patterns on dark green leaves. Sound’s common right, but when mature, the margins become thick and cupped giving it a wild look. A secret fact! the margins develop a red colour when mature. So go on to plant this as ground cover near fences or under trees to add to the beauty of your garden.
Patens Snake Plant
Wondering what is new in these different types of snake plant. Thinking of a new pattern or colour of leaf? It is ‘grooves’ here. The leaves have vertical grooves and fewer patterns which is indeed special to this plant. So let’s get grooving.
Ballyi Snake Plant
Sansevieria will surely not disappoint you and will keep giving you variety. With small succulent, cylindrical and yellow-green leaves, they grow in the form of runners giving out rosettes of leaf arrangement – to be simple – ‘sansevieria growing like grasses’
Different type of Snake Plants
That was indeed a long list of snake plants and the table below is a crisp of it just for you!
S.No. | Type of Snake Plant | Distinctive Feature |
1 | Golden Snake Plant | Green and golden colour variation Height – 4ft |
2 | Twist Snake Plant | Golden colour in margins, twisted at ends Height – 3ft |
3 | Golden Hahnii Snake Plant | Dwarf nature, Green and yellow variations Height – 1ft |
4 | Futura Superba Snake Plant | Broad Leaf, Green and Silver variation gold margin Height – 5ft |
5 | Black Gold Snake Plant | Blackish green leaves with golden margin, Height – 3ft |
6 | Bowstring Hemp Snake Plant | Cylindrical leaf, Mild variegations, Height – 6ft |
7 | Bantel Sensation Snake Plant | Broad leaf with white vertical stripes, Height – 3ft |
8 | Moonshine Snake Plant | Greyish Green, mild variegations, Height – 3ft |
9 | Cleopatra Snake Plant | Dwarf, Star-shaped leaf arrangement, Height – 1.5ft |
10 | Boncel Snake Plant | Dwarf, Succulent, fan-shaped leaf arrangement, Height – 1ft |
11 | Whitney Snake Plant | Margin variegated and plain centre, Height – 2ft |
12 | Whale Fin Shark Plant | Broad leaf, fewer variations, Height – 3ft |
13 | Black Dragon Snake Plant | Emerald green, fewer variations, Height – 1.5ft |
14 | Mikado Snake Plant | Cylindrical slender leaf, Pointed tip, Height – 4ft |
15 | Fernwood Snake Plant | Cylindrical leaf in fan-shaped arrangement, Height – 4ft |
16 | Golden Flame Snake Plant | Golden-coloured broad leaves, Height – 2ft |
17 | Blackjack Snake Plant | Dark green leaves, yellow margin, Height – 3ft |
18 | Star Snake Plant | Crinkled leaf margins, small stature, Height – 1ft |
19 | Starfish Snake Plant | Succulent cylindrical leaf with checked pattern, Height – 2ft |
20 | Jade Lotus Snake Plant | Flower-like leaf arrangement, Height – 2ft |
21 | Striped Snake Plant | Whitish zig-zag pattern in leaves, Height – 4ft |
22 | Gracilis Snake Plant | Leaves curved inwards, Height – 1ft |
23 | Fischeri Snake Plant | Grey banded pattern, cupped mature leaves Height – 3ft |
24 | Patens Snake Plant | Grooves in leaves, Height – 3ft |
25 | Ballyi Snake Plant | Yellow-green leaves growing in runner-like fashionHeight – 1ft |
Environmental Conditions And Type Of Soil For Snake Plant
Not to worry, Snake Plant is fuss-free. Just have the basic conditions right, it gives you delight.
Light
Lighting for snake plants is very simple – A bright and indirect light is the best. This is enough for the plant growth and for the elegant variegations to develop. Too much direct light will burn leaves and cause brown dead spots while low light will slow the growth.
Temperature & Humidity
Snake plant loves a warm temperature like 20⁰C to 30⁰C. It does not like cold chilly weather and temperatures below 10⁰C are harmful and can cause frost injury. You can conveniently grow this indoors with 40% to 50% humidity and enjoy the clean air in your space.
Watering
Should I say “This is where you have to be careful” or “This is where you dont have to care”? But I can definitely say watering types of snake plants is not a big deal.
Just remember two common rules –
- Water only when the soil becomes dry
- When watered, the soil should be moist and not wet.
Snake plants are succulents, so watering 10-15 days once is sufficient in summer and spring. In winter reduce the watering to 25 days once and still your snake plants will be happy and healthy. Water them in small portions so that all the soil gets moistened and when poured in large amounts, only the topsoil will get wet, the rest goes out through the drainage hole and your efforts will go in vain.
Soil
What type of soil for snake plant to use is the next thing you would ask me. Here the thumb rule is “use a well-draining soil”. This will come in handy if at all you water more. Snake plants grow well in any kind of soil, but for them to live long and healthy, these are minute things that we can do, as they do care for us in a large way.
Make a porous soil mixture with the following
- Loamy soil – 2 parts
- Coarse sand – 1 part
- Perlite – 1 part
- Coco-peat – 1 part
See to that you add soil in a higher proportion than others for the root support and nutrients. Sand will help in giving the porous texture and aeration while cocopeat and perlite will absorb the water and aid in retaining the moisture content for long.
Conclusion
Snake plant is very versatile such that you can create a whole garden with just the different types of snake plants. You can add colour, variety and texture with the types of snake plants both indoors as well as your outdoor garden. It also multiples well and small new plants develop into new plants called as ‘pups’. This makes the propagation a lot more easier by just dividing these small plants and growing them separately.
Even if you are a gardening beginner, do not worry a lot about its care as this plant has a very easy maintenance. With just a little care it cares for us even more by tidying our air. This little green friend of our is definitely a ‘Big Wonder in a Small Package”
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