The Sansevieria plant, more commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother-In-Laws Tongue, are very easy to grow and maintain. There are about 60 different species of this plant that originates in Africa. They are very beautiful and look great in indoor gardens.

Sansevieria are so easy to maintain in fact, that in the winter, they can go two months without needed to be watered. They also do fine without receiving much sunlight. They are great indoors for this reason.

The leaves are very unique and add to their beauty. The patterns on the leaves change for each new growth. It is common that the leaves are dark green. Other variations include leaves with speckles, yellow stripes around the edges, or a multitude of other possibilities. No matter what the pattern is, the fact that the tips of the leaves are sharp remains the same. You need to be careful when watering the plant and trimming the leaves. You should not trim the tips.

You should be very careful to give the plant the proper amount of water. Error in either direction could be very bad. If you over water, the leaves will fall off and produce root rot. If you underwater, however, the leaves will look wrinkled and the roots can be damaged. Don't skate the long leaves for support if they fall over. If that happens, simply trim the leaves off and wait for new ones to grow.

Since the Sansevieria does not need much water, it is good to let the soil dry out between waterings. This makes house plant care easy! You can use a tongue depressor or a hygrometer to test the moisture of the soil.

The Sansevieria also thrives in heat, since they are native to tropical areas. They will grow very well in a warm room with plenty of sunlight. If you choose a pot that is too small, the strong roots can actually break the pot because they can grow more quickly that expected. If you choose a pot that is too big, it may grow faster than you'd like it to. It is best to choose something in the middle.

Sansevieria does well in soil that has low nitrogen levels. They don't need much fertilizer. In fact, too much of it can be bad for the plant. They are similar to Cacti in this respect. You should care for it like you would a cactus to have the healthiest plant possible.

Some species will have white or green flowers bloom along the stalks. Some other species have no flowers, but have fibrous leaves that was used for bow strings in the past.

Overall, Sansevieria is a unique and interesting plant that looks great and is easy to care for.