snake plant

noun

: a west African sansevieria (Sansevieria trifasciata) having stiff usually long erect leaves and grown especially as a houseplant

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Revive this snake plant by giving it a new container. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025 Native to Asia and Africa, snake plants are easy to care for, thrive in extreme low light and require very little water to survive. Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 Light and Temperature Requirements: Low light plants, such as pothos and snake plants, are well-suited for areas with minimal natural light. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Better Sleep and Air Quality: Plants like snake plants and lavender contribute to better sleep by purifying the air and releasing oxygen at night. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snake plant

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snake plant was in 1928

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“Snake plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snake%20plant. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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