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snake plant

сансевиерия

Meaning of snake plant

plants houseplants noun

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EN-UK/ˈsneɪk plɑːnt/
EN-US/ˈsneɪk plænt/
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snake plant with Russian translation

snake plant usage examples

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A snake plant survives low light

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The snake plant sits by the door

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snake plant belongs to the topic "Houseplants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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onionZwiebel
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snake plant synonyms

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'
A specific variegated cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata with yellow leaf margins; a precise horticultural name
Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii'
A dwarf/compact cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata forming a rosette; specialist variety name
Sansevieria cylindrica
A different species within the Sansevieria genus with cylindrical leaves; same genus but different species and leaf shape
Sansevieria 'Moonshine'
A cultivar of Sansevieria known for silvery leaves; a specialist variety name used by growers/collectors
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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'

A specific variegated cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata with yellow leaf margins; a precise horticultural name

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I prefer the Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii' because of its yellow edges.

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Sansevieria trifasciata 'Hahnii'

A dwarf/compact cultivar of Sansevieria trifasciata forming a rosette; specialist variety name

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The small pot contains a Sansevieria 'Hahnii'—a compact variety.

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Sansevieria cylindrica

A different species within the Sansevieria genus with cylindrical leaves; same genus but different species and leaf shape

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Sansevieria cylindrica has round, tube-like leaves unlike the flat leaves of the common snake plant.

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Sansevieria 'Moonshine'

A cultivar of Sansevieria known for silvery leaves; a specialist variety name used by growers/collectors

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The Sansevieria 'Moonshine' has a unique silvery tone to its leaves.

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snake plant meaning: what does it mean?

plants houseplants noun

snake plant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

snake plant is pronounced as /ˈsneɪk plɑːnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

snake plant definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A snake plant survives low light Translation: Сансевиерия выживает при слабом свете

Is snake plant part of Houseplants vocabulary?

Yes, snake plant (сансевиерия) can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is snake plant part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, snake plant (сансевиерия) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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