Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) – Are members of the Lily Family, and popularly go by the common names of Snake-plant, Mother-in-Law’s tongue or Bowstring-hemp.The primary plant of the whole group, originating from tropical Africa is Sansevieria Trifasciata and has been grown in cultivation for over 250 years.The genus was named after the Prince of Sanseviero who was born in Naples in 1710. Sansevieria tops the list as being the most tolerant of all decorative plants to survive the most unsuitable growing conditions, abuse and neglect a plant could receive. Basically, you have to work really hard to kill Sansevieria. The leaves are generally with stiff, very thick, spearlike, glossy texture, often mottled with white, and clustered flowers on slender stalks. A Sansevieria Plant, originally from South Africa, is another hardy almost impossible to kill houseplant that thrives on neglect. Sansevieria Plants, also called Snake Plants and Mother in Law’s Tongue Plants, can be used as table plants or, when taller, stately floor plants. Certain varieties of Sansevieria Plants, such as the “Trifasciata” have long, thick, stiff, upright leaves that can reach 4ft. in length while other varieties, such as the Hahni Sansevieria, have very short compact leaves that are only 4”. NASA lists the Sansiviera Plant as an excellent clean air plant.