Fernwood Punk Snake Plant: Sansevieria bacularis – 8 inch pot – 2-2.5 foot tall

This variety ofSansevieria bacularishas unique wide-splayed rod shaped leaves, with the distinctive striations across the leaves that can be found on many varieties of snake plants. The namebacularismeans rod or stick in latin, clearly a very appropriate name for theSansevieria bacularis.

About Sansevieria:Snake plants are originally from tropical grasslands and native to West Africa. Snake Plants are easy to care for houseplants for beginners.They can survive in lower light conditions but thrive in bright light.

How to care for yourSnake Plant:

Difficulty:Very Easy
Light:Likes bright indirect, can tolerate low light.
Humidity:Low humidity is fine.
Watering:Water when completely dry.

Snakeplants improve the environment in your home or office by:

• Purifying the air. According to NASA, snakeplantsfilter indoor air, removing 4 of the 5 main toxins involved in the effects of sick building syndrome
• Releasing oxygen at night.Like Cacti, snake plants preserve water by transpiration at night, releasing oxygen. This makes them one of the best plants for your bedroom.
• Creatinggood Feng Shui.Spiky plants are excellent for shielding you against negative Chi. Their aggressive energy means you should place them in low-traffic areas.

Other Names for Snake Plants:Saint George’s sword,mother-in-law’s tongue, andviper’s bowstring hemp,Dracaena trifasciata.