This plant is a succulent that is often called the African Spear Plant or Cylindrical Snake Plant
The cylindrical leaves themselves also hold water and help the plant survive periods of extreme drought
The succulent is often sold as a braided plant
In outdoor landscaping it is common to see this plant in a grouping of braided plants
The braiding of the leaves is purely personal preference
It sometimes comes with colorful painted tipsThis doesn’t harm the plant however, the plant does not photosynthesize through paintFor optimal plant health and growth, we would not recommend a painted Sansevieria plant
Sansevieria plants prefer well draining soil as the roots will rot quickly if they sit in moist soil
A mix of potting soil, perlite and orchid bark will keep the roots happiest
The Sansevieria plant can grow in many different kinds of pots, but do require good drainageRepot every second year, or when roots come out the drainage holes on the pot bottom to the next pot size up
The plant will grow faster in bright indirect light
It will also grow just fine in lower light conditions, but the growth will be slower
Make sure the snake plant isn't sitting in constant direct sunlight, the leaves can get burnt
Water your snake plant when the soil is dry at least 3 inches down
These plants are typically drought resistant and can withstand longer periods of dryness compared to other houseplants
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Decrease feedings by late fall and allow the plant to rest through the winter months
This plant will do best in temperatures between 55-85 degrees F.