These rare snake plant varieties stand out with their quirky leaf shapes and fantastic color combinations!
Snake plants are among the most recognized and popular in the botanical world. However, certain varieties stand out from the typical crowd!
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Rare Snake Plant Varieties
1. Variegated Whale Fin
Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana ‘Variegated’
This whale fin snake plant comes with a twist from the regular one, thanks to the brilliant hues of yellow and green on the large leaves!
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2. Samurai Dwarf
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ehrenbergii “Samurai Dwarf”
This one is compact, with leaves that resemble a samurai sword. It is perfect for tight spaces thanks to its small dimensions.
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3. Cleopatra
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ‘Cleopatra’
As you can see, it is distinguished by intricate cross-banding on its leaves. The Cleopatra snake plant can grow up to a foot tall and has curled-up leaf edges.
4. Coppertone
Botanical Name: Sansevieria kirkii ‘Coppertone’
Coppertone gets its name as its leaves have a copper hue. Plant it in a vintage or rusty container to enhance its looks further.
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5. Kenya Hyacinth
Botanical Name: Sansevieria parva
Kenya Hyacinth’s leaves are adorned with light green spots and faint yellow edges. The patterns make this one a must-have in your collection.
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6. Ballyi
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ballyi
Ballyi might just be one of the cutest snake plants on our list. It has thin leaves that are speckled and grow in an arching way.
7. Blue Sansevieria
Botanical Name: Sansevieria patens
If you can get your hands on one of these, don’t let it go. It has long, cylindrical leaves with deep grooves and marbled patterns.
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8. Singularis
Botanical Name: Sansevieria fischeri ‘Singularis’
Singularis is an uncommon snake plant with leaves growing in an extremely curly way. They also have dark green patterns.
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9. Twist
Botanical Name: Sansevieria Trifasciata ‘Twist’
Twist’s distinctive spiral-shaped leaves make it a conversation starter! It has a dark green hue with bright yellow banding.
10. Black Coral
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Coral’
Black Coral has upright, sword-shaped leaves with a dark green to almost black coloration. The mottled patterns enhance the plant’s aesthetic appeal further.
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11. Fernwood Micado
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ‘Fernwood Mikado’
The Fernwood Micado variety is a rare snake plant known for its tall, slender leaves covered in white-yellow patterns.
12. Starfish
Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica ‘Starfish’
This one looks like a star inside the pot, earning them the name. They have round and elongated leaves with dark green circular bands.
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13. Whale Fin
Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana ‘Whale Fin’
If you want a simple yet striking variety, go for this one eye closed! It has a single and broad leaf with a dark green hue.
