Snake plant (Dracaena trifasciata)

Also known as Sansevieria or mother-in-law’s tongue, the snake plant can easily adapt to wherever you place it. It’s also an air purifying plant and an all-around great plant for newbie plant parents.

Light: This one does best in moderate to bright, indirect light, but it can adapt to low light.

Water: Allow soil to dry out before watering, and be sure to drain. It will rot if it sits in water.

Pet friendly: No.

Plant parent level: Beginner.

Pro tip: This plant produces oxygen at night and doesn’t need a lot of light, so it makes a great bedroom plant.