Five Parts:PlantingPositioningWateringFertilizingGeneral careCommunity Q&A. Sansevieria trifasciata has broad strap-like, upright leaves that are dark green and marked with a pattern of wavy cross stripes in a lighter color. The striping gives it the common name of âsnake plantâ. It is also called mothers-in-law tongue, perhaps because of the sharp point to the leaves. There are also sansevieria that form a short rosette of leaves and these are often called birds nest sansevieria. All sansevieria are very adaptable and easy to care for.
The Liliaceae family. The Liliaceae family includes plants with leaves that are usually vertical and very long, as well as flowers with six colorful petals. These species can be ornamental or medicinal, or can be eaten or used to make textiles. A few examples: garlic, asparagus, chives, shallots, onions, and leeks. The Rosaceae family
Liliaceae (Lily family) Texas has more than 30 species of yucca, many cultivated as ornamentals. They are members of the Lily family. Yuccas are usually large plants that have either a distinct, woody trunk above ground or thick, branching, mostly underground main stems. The leaves are numerous from the base, commonly long, narrow and spine-tipped.