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
Actually it is a member of the Lily family, the plant family Liliaceae, along with tulips, daffodils, onions, asparagus and many other species of aloe. In fact, a mature Aloe Vera plant will produce beautiful, fragrant lily-like blooms every spring and fall.