Snake Plant
Architecturally striking and famously low-maintenance. Features stiff, upright leaves, often with vibrant edges or patterns. Excellent air purifier. Tolerates low light and infrequent watering, making it perfect for offices, minimalist decor, and adding strong vertical lines anywhere.
Decorative Features
Characterized by stiff, sword-like leaves that grow vertically. Varieties display different colours and patterns, including deep green, mottled grey-green, and yellow or silver variegated edges. Offers a modern, sculptural aesthetic.
Care Info
Light
Highly adaptable; thrives in bright indirect light but tolerates low light conditions extremely well. Can handle some direct sun.
Watering
Drought tolerant. Water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is its main enemy.
Humidity
Tolerates average household humidity levels; does not require high humidity.
Temperature
Prefers average room temperatures (18-29°C / 65-85°F).
Growth Habit
Upright, clumping growth. Slow to moderate grower. Height varies by cultivar, from dwarf varieties to those reaching over 1m (3-4 ft).
Placement Suggestions
Excellent for modern and minimalist spaces, offices (due to low light tolerance), bedrooms (air purifying), corners, flanking doorways, or grouped for impact.
Special Notes
Renowned for its air-purifying qualities (removes toxins like formaldehyde, benzene). Mildly toxic if ingested. Extremely resilient and forgiving plant.