Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unique foliage patterns, such as mottled leaves or gold leaf margins, are usually lost when snake plant is multiplied by cuttings.

There are three easy ways to propagate this popular houseplant.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Adam Yee / Getty Images The snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata) is known for being a low-maintenance species that can tolerate low ...

There are three main methods that you can use to create a new snake plant from an existing one. Using the right potting soil and planter are keys to successful propagation. Ground cinnamon — a natural ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. For many home gardeners and plant owners it's a joy to see their horticultural friends grow and thrive. However, constant ...

The ideal time to propagate snake plants from cuttings is in spring or early summer, when these plants are actively growing. Warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours boost metabolic activity, ...

Snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata, previously known as Sansevieria trifasciata) is one of those houseplants that almost thrive on neglect. It tolerates low light and dry air and needs little watering ...