We all know growing snake plants in water is possible, but what varieties grow best and look most beautiful in vases? Find out below!
A sturdy glass vase full of water and the right care tips are enough for a snake plant to thrive in water. Don’t believe us? These snake plant varieties you can grow in just water will change your mind!
Snake Plant Varieties You Can Grow Just In Water
1. Laurentii
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’
Laurentii snake plant has broad evergreen leaves with dark green centers, light green edges, and markings.
To grow, place it in a location where it will receive indirect sunlight for at least 4-6 hours per day.
Before starting the propagation in water, remember to use a healthy leaf cut using a clean scissor or knife. This will ensure that you have a successful propagation in water.
2. Moonshine
Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata ‘Moonshine’
The moonshine snake plant is tolerant of various conditions and tolerates drought very well.
It is also easy to grow in water. We suggest growing several cuttings in the water in case some fail or take too long to root.
Also, when growing, change the water once every week to keep your cuttings thriving.
3. Futura Robusta
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ‘Futura Robusta’
This snake plant variety looks amazing in water because there’s no pot to distract you from the two-toned color of its leaves. They’re a pale green hue, covered in dark green markings and also have a dark border.
It would make a great tabletop companion. When you propagate it, make sure only 1/4 of the leaf is submerged in water, not more than that.
4. Long-Leaf Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria Longiflora
The long-leaf snake plant is easily distinguished by its long, cylindrical leaves with pointed tips. Propagating it in water is pretty simple, but you’ll have to pay attention to the jar.
Go for a crystal vase or something big, so the leaves don’t topple over once they grow a bit.
5. Zeylanica Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ‘Zeylanica’
If you want a snake plant to complement the dark aesthetics of your home, choose the Zeylanica variety. The leaves are dark green in the shade, with a few pale markings, and grow quite tall.
Whenever you change the water, add a pinch of Epsom salt—this will help root growth.
6. Black Gold
Botanical Name: Sansevieria ‘Black Gold’
Black gold sansevieria stays true to its name, giving you a dark green shade that looks almost black on the leaves, encased by golden borders. It’s a true snake plant beauty.
The leaves are fan-like and usually grow about 3-4 feet tall. However, they’ll likely grow a bit shorter.
7. Black Coral Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Coral’
Black coral snake plants have a dark green coloring covered in waxy, horizontal bands of white, gray, and green shades. This evergreen variety will easily thrive in water for a long time if you change the water every 10-15 days.
If you live in hot weather, the water will likely evaporate. It’s okay; add a bit at the top to maintain the level every 4-5 days and change it every 2-3 weeks. Here are more such black snake plants.
8. Sayuri
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Sayuri’
You don’t always have to go dark; you can also choose something light and peaceful, like the Sayuri snake plant. This variety’s foliage is striped with gray and light green, and mature ones even develop a white-silver border.
Of course, you can grow this one in water as well, but go with a bunch of leaf cuttings because there is a chance that many will revert back to the original green color.
9. Whale Fin
Botanical Name: Sansevieria Masoniana ‘Whale Fin’
Why don’t you go big and beautiful with a whale fin snake plant in a glass of water? Their foliage is huge, with broad leaves of a pale green color. Plus, they can capture everyone’s attention from afar.
These leaves are heavier, so they will topple without support; it’s best to add a bunch of small rocks or pebbles in the glass jar to secure the leaf. It’s great for aesthetics, too.
Now that you’ve chosen your favorite snake plant variety, this guide will help you grow it in water. Do let us know how it goes in the comments below!
