There are a wide variety of snake plants also called mother-in-law’s tongue to choose from. Some have variegated leaves while others are solid green. Some have tall narrow leaves while others have shorter wider ones. Some snake plants are even miniature versions!
So how many different kinds of snake plants are there? That depends on who you ask. The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families lists over 70 different species and subspecies of snake plants. However many of these are considered synonyms of other species or are of unresolved taxonomic status.
If we only consider well-established accepted species then the number of different kinds of snake plants is closer to 30. For example Sansevieria trifasciata the most common type of snake plant has three subspecies that are often considered separate species: Sansevieria trifasciata var. trifasciata Sansevieria trifasciata var. patens and Sansevieria trifasciata var. lanceolata.
Some of the other well-known types of snake plants include:
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ a dwarf variety with short wide leaves
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ a variety with yellow margins on the leaves
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Bantel’s Sensation’ a variegated variety with yellow green and white leaves
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’ a variegated variety with silver-grey leaves
Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Futura Superba’ a tall variety with narrow dark green leaves
So there you have it! Depending on how you define it there are anywhere from 30 to over 70 different kinds of snake plants. And with so many to choose from there’s bound to be one that’s perfect for your home!
What are the different kinds of snake plants?
There are many different kinds of snake plants including the Sansevieria trifasciata Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ and Sansevieria cylindrica.
How many different kinds of snake plants are there?
There are four different kinds of snake plants.
What are the characteristics of the different kinds of snake plants?
The different kinds of snake plants have different characteristics including the size of the leaves the color of the leaves and the shape of the leaves.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata and the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’?
The Sansevieria trifasciata is a snake plant that has leaves that are green with white stripes while the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ has leaves that are green with yellow stripes.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata and the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’?
The Sansevieria trifasciata is a snake plant that has leaves that are green with white stripes while the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ has leaves that are green with cream-colored stripes.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata and the Sansevieria cylindrica?
The Sansevieria trifasciata is a snake plant that has leaves that are green with white stripes while the Sansevieria cylindrica has leaves that are green with no stripes.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ and the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’?
The Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ has leaves that are green with yellow stripes while the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ has leaves that are green with cream-colored stripes.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ and the Sansevieria cylindrica?
The Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ has leaves that are green with yellow stripes while the Sansevieria cylindrica has leaves that are green with no stripes.
What is the difference between the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ and the Sansevieria cylindrica?
The Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ has leaves that are green with cream-colored stripes while the Sansevieria cylindrica has leaves that are green with no stripes.
What is the scientific name for the snake plant?
The scientific name for the snake plant is Sansevieria trifasciata.
What is the scientific name for the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’?
The scientific name for the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’ is Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Hahnii’.
What is the scientific name for the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’?
The scientific name for the Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ is Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’.
What is the scientific name for the Sansevieria cylindrica?
The scientific name for the Sansevieria cylindrica is Sansevieria cylindrica.
What kind of snake plant do I have?
You will need to describe the plant including the size of the leaves the color of the leaves and the shape of the leaves in order to determine which kind of snake plant you have.
Where can I buy a Sansevieria trifasciata?
The Sansevieria trifasciata is a common plant and can be found at many nurseries or online retailers.
