39 Unique Types of Sansevieria (Snake Plant) You’ll Love to Collect

Sansevieria ‘Bantel’s Sensation’ has dark green leaves that point upwards. The leaves have vertical white patterns. The Bantel’s Sensation type of Sansevieria is native to West Africa.

The plant can withstand long periods of dry conditions which makes it perfect for regions that don’t receive a lot of rainfall. The plant has some white variegation on the leaves that make it less tolerant to low light. Make sure that you choose a location that gets plenty of light.

Sansevieria Moonshine has broad leaves with a silvery-green color. The leaves can appear dark green if placed in extremely low light conditions. This variety of snake plants does well in poor conditions and requires minimal maintenance.

The succulent may bloom, although infrequently. But when it does bloom, it produces white flowers. You can use this succulent as an indoor potted plant or use it to landscape your outdoor space.

Sansevieria Bacularis is unique in that it does not have stems from the ground. It has beautiful cylindrical leaves that are produced in clusters. Some people confuse the Sansevieria Bacularis with the Sansevieria cylindrica. However, Bacularis has thinner leaves compared to the cylindrica variety.

The Dwarf Sansevieria is native to parts of Tanzania and Kenya. The succulent has laterally compressed leaves and a very small size. The leaves are cylindrical in shape and have a length of 2 to 4 inches and a thickness of about a quarter inch.

The apex of the plant has a brownish color. Being a flowering snake plant, it produces greenish-white flowers. Sansevieria Ballyi makes a great indoor plant because it requires little space and minimal care.

This succulent originates from India but has gained popularity worldwide. The Sansevieria Burmanica is a variety of snake plant that appears green with clear stripes. 

It grows up to 29 inches tall. On each leaf, there are about three vertical stripes. While the margins of the leaf are typically green, they may turn white over time.

The Burmanica variety tolerates sunny to moderate light. Unlike other snake plants, this one withstands more moisture. This makes it an excellent choice if you tend to overwater your succulents.

When exposed to a lot of sun, the leaves will burn. Make sure you place your plant away from direct sun but still allow it plenty of light.

Sansevieria Cleopatra grows slowly and forms a beautiful rosette with leaves portraying elaborate patterns. The leaves are also thick, and sharp, with slightly scalloped edges.

The easiest way to identify this rare type of sansevieria is by the gray, scalloped edges. The plant grows to a maximum of about 4 feet tall.

The plant has an unusually long lifespan of about 30 years making it a very popular houseplant. Besides, it is also easy to care for and it thrives in all environments.

The Sansevieria Concinna is a slow-growing succulent that is distinguished by its elliptical leaves that fold to form a spoon shape near the base.

The folds tend to appear more when you place the plant in a well-lit place. The leaves are dark green in color and may or may not form some bands around them.

If well cared for, the plant can produce flower clusters that form from a flower spike that grows from the roots. The flowers appear yellowish-white with a tinge of purple and have a mild fragrance.

Also known as the African Spear Plant, the Sansevieria Cylindrica has gray-green leaves with some stripes. As the name suggests, the Sansevieria Cylindrica has cylindrical leaves that are narrow at the tips.

When well maintained, the succulent produces flowers that grow from a stalk at the center of the leaves. The flowers are tiny and white in color with little to no fragrance.

The succulent is common in most homes and office spaces because it requires little maintenance. It is hardy and is rarely affected by pests and diseases.

The plant has uniquely fat and cylindrical leaves that are grayish-green in color with some darker green bands. The leaves of Starfish Sansevieria taper outwards forming the shape of a starfish which is the source of the name.

This type of sansevieria grows up to 8 inches tall. Although the plant has a slow growth, if you take care of it well through proper watering, fertilizer application, and exposure to enough sunlight, you can accelerate the growth rate.

The Sansevieria Cylindrica Var. Patula ‘Boncel’ is a short succulent with fat, cylindrical leaves that spread out to form a fan-like shape. Over time, the plant produces many offsets at the base forming beautiful fan-appearing clusters. When exposed to bright sunlight, this snake plant can produce white budded flowers.

The Blue Sansevieria has a stem about 7 inches long and dark green leaves that grow in opposite directions forming a sparse fan shape vaguely reminiscent of an aloe plant. 

Eventually, the plant forms clusters of offsets at the base and that can become dense. The plant forms grayish-white or grey-green blooms with a tinge of purple.

Just as the name suggests, the Sansevieria Ehrenbergii ‘Banana’ has fat leaves shaped like a banana. The leaves may take on a gray-green or blue-green color depending on the amount of sunlight they receive.

It is a dwarf variety of snake plants that grows to a maximum height of 12 inches tall. The plant is ideal for indoor air purification and it also makes a great centerpiece for your outdoor garden.

The Sansevieria Eilensis has unique fleshy and cylindrical leaves. The leaves point downward, unlike most types of sansevieria, and have a bluish-green color. 

You may also notice white bands and longitudinal green lines along the leaves. The leaves grow about 5 inches long and 1 inch thick.

Sansevieria Eillensis Chahin is a slow-growing succulent with long leaves that are like folded cylinders or taco shells. The leaves can grow to a maximum height of 5 inches and 1 inch thick.

You can tell the difference between this type of Sansevieria and Sansevieria Eillensis because the leaves of this type are more open. The colors on the leaves are mainly bluish-green, but you may also notice some white horizontal patterns.

The Sansevieria fischeri will grow to a height of 2 feet. The stems are thick and fleshy with a deep green color and a gray pattern.

The plant produces some mildly scented blooms that emerge from the stalks during spring and early summer.  

The succulent can thrive with little maintenance making it perfect for your office space, indoors, or outdoor garden.

With its origin in east Africa, the Sansevieria gracilis is a succulent with a unique growth pattern. It ascends slightly and spreads to form mats of leaves.

The leaves spread through the aerial and subsurface stolons. If you grow them in a pot, they may spread outside the pot. Its leaves are light green, and some white bands along the surface.

The plant originated from Southern Africa and was introduced to the United States as an ornamental plant as well as a source of fibers.

Sansevieria Hyacinthoides is an evergreen plant that produces dark green fibrous leaves. The leaves are erect and get produced in pairs of 5-12 clusters from the ground. 

The plant has stalkless flowers that are white, cream, or greenish-white. These flowers attract birds and insects. The plant is a fast grower and requires little care.

The Star Sansevieria has narrow leaves that appear like daggers. The leaves are dark green with brown edges that become wavy at the tip. The plant produces greenish-white flowers with a sweet fragrance.

The plant is ideal if you want to purify your indoor air. However, the plant should be placed away from pets and children as it can be toxic when consumed.

The plant is also known as African Bowstring Hemp because it originates in Africa. The plant grows wild clusters, forming dense colonies. The leaves grow erect and thin.

Its leaves are dark green in color with brown margins. It is a tall snake plant that grows to a maximum height of 48 inches. When the leaves get to their full height, they may need support to prevent them from bending at the base.

This type of sansevieria is unique because it doesn’t have stems. It is also a perennial evergreen succulent making it perfect for your home, office, or garden.

The leaves can grow up to 70 inches long and the flowering stalk can grow longer. Like other very tall types of sansevieria, the leaves will need supported when they reach their full height.

The Sansevieria longiflora is widely grown for the fiber present in the leaves. However, it’s gorgeous height makes it desirable as a houseplant or office plant.

Sansevieria Masoniana, commonly known as the Mason’s Congo, is a perennial rhizome native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plant grows to a maximum height of 3 inches but will spread to form wide colonies. The leaves are dark green with a purple sheath and light green spots.

The Sansevieria  Masoniana F. Variegata is a semi-succulent plant with dark green leaves that often have highly defined yellow vertical stripes. The stripes run up the entire length of the leaf.

The leaves extend up to 48 inches long and 10 inches wide. When grown in a brightly lit place, it produces white flowers that come up from the center of the plant.

Sansevieria Moonshine has upright, broad leaves that have a silvery-green sheen. The plant enjoys indirect bright light, although even in darker conditions, it will thrive. Low light environments will cause the leaves to develop a dark green color. 

The plant can grow to be a little over 24 inches tall. The moonshine snake plant is a great houseplant due to its full and beautiful foliage. Although infrequently, the plant may produce some white, inconspicuous, and mildly fragrant flowers. 

It produces a strong rhizome structure which makes it perfect for propagation via division. You can also propagate Sansevieria Moonshine using cuttings.

Sansevieria Parva, also known as the Kenya Hyacinth, is a slow-growing succulent that produces green leaves with dark green bands that run across.

Each rosette of the Sansevieria Parva comprises 6-12 leaves that are 16 inches long and 1 inch wide. The plant produces pinkish-white flowers with mild fragrance, especially at night.

The plant is hardy outdoors in the US zones 10 and 11 but makes a great houseplant in all other areas. It is important to note that when the plant flowers, it will stop producing more leaves.

The Sansevieria Patens is a beautiful succulent with many rosettes of leaves that spread in different directions. The cylindrical leaves arc part way up the leaf and grow to a length of 35 inches and 17 inches thick. Its leaves are dark green with transverse paler green bands.

As the plant ages, the leaves turn bluish-green with longitudinal blackish-green stripes. The succulent, if well maintained, produces flower clusters that are gray-white.

The Sansevieria raffillii has its origins in Kenya and it has dark green leaves with some black mottling and reddish-brown edges. The plant does not have a stem but instead grows with an underground rhizome.

Each rhizome cluster produces1-3 leaves that can be upright or slightly curved. It also produces beautiful greenish-white flowers when it is properly taken care of.

The Sansevieria senegambica is an evergreen perennial plant from West Africa. The plant is stemless with thick leaves that grow to a maximum length of 23 inches and 2 inches wide. The plant is hardy and prefers bright light for proper growth.

Sansevieria Senegambica does well in sunny conditions and well drained soils. It prefers a neutral pH and is relatively tolerant to drought. 

The fibers of this plant have medicinal uses but its processing requires the use of special equipment.

Also known as Devil’s Tongue, this type of sansevieria has its origins in some parts of Africa, Asia, and Madagascar.

It is a short plant with wide leaves that are wavy on the edges. While the leaves are typically a solid green, especially compared to most types of sansevieria, they can occasionally have light striping. The plant does well in warm and well-lit spaces.

This is one of the easiest types of Sansevieria to care for, and it enjoys bright but indirect sunlight. The plant is perennial with tender leaves that appear spearlike. The leaves have a glossy feel and a yellow to green coloration on the margins.

The Viper’s Bowstring Hemp is versatile and can fit perfectly in any indoor or outdoor space. It is a low maintenance succulent that thrives in well-drained soils and requires watering every couple of weeks.

The Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Cylindrica’ is native to Africa and has cylindrical grayish-green leaves. The plant can tolerate even the harshest of conditions, especially because it thrives with lots of sunshine and little water. It grows up to 78 inches tall, making it a very interesting statement piece.

The Futura Robusta is a common houseplant with long and vertically twisted leaves forming a rosette. The leaves are silvery-green, mottled, and with dark green stripes. The plant spreads using rhizomes that grow horizontally at the base.

This type of snake plant is a great houseplant that grows to a maximum height of 60 inches. Native to Africa, this succulent has yellowish-green leaves that point upright. It is also known as the African Magic Spear or the Magic Sword.

If you are a beginner, this is a great succulent because it is hardy and easy to care for. It is also a great air purifier suitable for living rooms and bedrooms. You need to place it away from pets and children because it is mildly toxic when ingested.

The Golden Hahnii is a patented succulent that was accredited to a botanist known as Hahn in 1941. The succulent is quite hardy and ideal for hot areas. 

Golden Hahnii is a small succulent that forms rosettes of oval-shaped leaves. The leaves are gray-green with green bands that run across. The plant produces greenish-white flowers that show up in summer and fall.

This snake plant can grow to a height of 8 inches. However, under favorable conditions, it can grow as tall as 12 inches and as short as 3 inches in poor conditions.

Also known as the Bird’s Nest Sansevieria, this succulent is a stemless plant that has dark green leaves with very little variegation. The plant grows into beautiful rosettes that form a clusters like a bird’s nest. This variety of Sansevieria rarely blooms like other types of sansevieria.

It is important to note that this variety of snake plant will adapt to different light conditions. However, the colors of the plant are enhanced in bright but filtered light.

You need to protect the succulent from drafts and cold temperatures. It gets damaged at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In winter, move it away from windows.

The Laurentii Sansevieria has mottled gray-green leaves with yellow margins. The plant grows up to 48 inches feet tall. The plant grows well even when neglected, as it requires minimal care.

When kept in very dark conditions, the leaves may become etiolated, thus losing the green color. The plant is ideal for your outdoor garden, house, or office. Its bright colors will fill your space with warmth and it will blend with any theme.

Ensure the plant is in well-drained soil and allow the soil to dry before watering. Otherwise, the plant will rot from overwatering.

This snake plant originates from West Africa. When cared for correctly, this is one of the types of sansevieria that flowers. The plant does well in low light and little water if necessary.

The plant grows to a maximum of about 48 inches tall, and it becomes dormant in the summer. Because of this dormancy, make sure to reduce water in the summer.

This evergreen succulent has sword-shaped leaves. The leaves of the Sansevieria are so uniform that they almost look fake. The leaves are dark green with whitish bands that run across the width.

The Twisted Sister Sansevieria is among the smallest varieties of snake plants. The leaves of the plant are variegated with bright gold and green colors. The leaves twist several times up the length of the leaf and grow in a thick cluster.

Just like other snake plants, this type of sansevieria does well in properly drained soils because they rot easily in excess water. They enjoy warmth and bright lights but can also tolerate some shade.

The Sansevieria Whitney comes from Africa. The plant grows 4 leaves per plant and the dark green leaves have silvery-green edges and light green variegated bands. The leaves remain short since this is one of the dwarf types of sansevieria.

Sansevieria Whitney grown in brightly lit spaces grows faster than those grown in darker spaces. It is also drought-resistant, making it perfect for people with busy schedules who cannot manage to tend to a demanding plant. 

When watering the plant, do not overwater because the leaves can rot easily. If you are looking for an indoor air purifier, this is the best succulent variety. However, keep it away from children and pets because it is toxic when ingested.

The Ceylon Bowstring Hemp variety has broad light green leaves that often have white spots. The leaves grow to a maximum of 30 inches long and 1 inch wide. When well taken care of, it produces pale green flowers.

This type of Sansevieria needs bright light. The best spot to place the plant is near a window covered by a sheer curtain. It is important to note that it is a light feeder that only needs feeding every couple of months.