Costa Farms · Hard to kill
Costa Farms Snake plant
Stiff, upright leaves that put up with low light and missed waterings: the easiest houseplant there is.
- Tolerates low light
- Water every few weeks
$35.00at costafarms.com · small size · Nov 2026
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A typical snake plant. Live plants vary in size and shape.
Costa Farms Snake plant at a glance
- Botanical name
- Dracaena trifasciata (formerly Sansevieria)
- Light
- Low to bright indirect; grows fastest in bright light
- Water
- When the top inch of soil is dry; never let it sit in water
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA)
Our take
If you've killed plants before, start here. The snake plant stores water in its thick leaves, so it shrugs off weeks without watering, and it gets by in a dim corner, though it grows faster near a bright window.
The usual way to lose one is too much water. Like every houseplant, it won't measurably clean a room's air; grow it for the green.
Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed (ASPCA).
Good for
- Beginners and busy people
- Dim corners and bedrooms
Skip it if
- You have a cat or dog that chews plants
How it compares
Every plant in the shop.
| Product | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Farms Snake plant (this one) | Hard to kill | $35.00 |
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| Costa Farms ZZ plant | Low light | $39.00 |
| Costa Farms Peace lily | Flowers indoors | $39.00 |
| Costa Farms Monstera deliciosa | Statement plant | $68.00 |
In our buying guides
Questions about the Snake plant
- Does a snake plant purify the air?
- Not measurably in a home. A 2020 review of the research found you'd need 10 to 1,000 plants per square metre to match ordinary ventilation. Grow it for the green, and use a purifier for the air.
- How often should I water a snake plant?
- When the top inch of soil is dry, often every two to three weeks, less in winter. Never let it sit in water.
How we judge. We haven't tested the Snake plant in a lab of our own. The figures come from independent ratings (AHAM, Energy Star, NIOSH, the ASPCA) or the maker, and the verdict is ours, from those figures. No brand pays to be listed. Last checked Nov 7, 2026.
Costa Farms Snake plant
$35.00 list price