Aesthetically sharp and amazingly resilient, needing very little while looking great year-round, Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ offers endless possibilities to refresh and enhance any living space. This live snake plant, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, exhibits an upright form of wavy, wide leaves that taper to sword-like points. The variegated, leathery foliage is outlined in yellow and a streaky mix of gray and green in the center. Sansevieria ‘Laurentii’ is difficult to kill and will survive drought or dimly lit environments. The plant comes in a black nursery pot. Display by itself, with other snake plants, or complement and contrast with different houseplants and decorative elements. Put simply, this snake plant has a knack for enhancing the feel-good, stress-relieving urban jungle vibes of plant-friendly home décor.

There’s a lot going on with ‘Laurentii’, from the fetching coloration to the twisty rigidness of the leaves. This twistiness will create an intriguing silhouette for a mantel or shelf. The beautifully banded yellow edges are like stripes of sunshine bordering a verdant forest. Snake plants are heralded for handling low-light spaces, yet you can absolutely place them in bright to moderately bright, indirect light. You can display them outside too, in sun to shade as long as temperatures are mostly on the mild to warm side. As lush and tropical as the leaves might look, snake plants thrive with very little water, making them great plants for forgetful gardeners, travelers, and plant parents who prefer a light-touch approach to plant parenting.