Sansevieria, the Snake plant, also known popularly as 'mother-in-Law's tongue' is one of the most unusual yet easily recognisable houseplants you can buy! Sansevieria zeylanica differs from the usual mother-in-law's tongue in having grey-green and silver foliage instead of the more common green and yellow of Sansevieria trifasciata. It's a stunning, upright architectural plant that makes an instant statement. The long sword-like, variegated leaves really do look like snakeskin and this houseplant is incredibly adaptable to a wide range of conditions, making it amazingly easy to grow and look after. It'll grow happily in bright light or shade, and is even tolerant of drought, so a little neglect won't bother it, making this the perfect houseplant. Not only spectacular to look at, Sansevieria are amongst the best plants for improve the environment in our homes by clearing the air, removing toxins and adding valuable oxygen to the air that we breathe. Supplied as a potted plant in a 14cm nursery pot, growing to a height of 1.2m (4ft) and width of 50cm (20in).