My Favorite Sansevierias (Snake Plants)

[@zanyzana66]

I turned my whale fin for some reason this morning, and it has a baby!omg - so much excitement! It’s done nothing for months, maybe a year, so I was beside myself with joy!

[@samanthamerritt1718]

The speed with which you said "thank you very much" at the honk and went back to talking about soil absolutely sent me. Snake plants are a new love of mine, last year I thought they were so ugly, and now I think they're the most beautiful thing. Thanks for the video! I hope you're staying safe!

[@orlandosabbath6320]

Your excitement is everything!

[@spectralbeauty]

"Not recommending you ever use your plants as a weapon, just in self-defense" DYING.

[@elenagorba9096]

Nick is the best - saying it so calmly....😂

[@Mari443Garrett1]

I just got the Bantel Sensation the other day. I just picked it up because it looked different from the other snake plants. I think I'm gonna love it.

[@probablyworking3905]

I just picked up a ghost and moonshine to add to my collection. Beautiful choices, Nick!

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Thank you Nick, the sansevieria is one of my favorite plants of all time. My mother has a snake plant that is about 30 years old . She has given cutting or babies to her friends, neighbors and family from the same mother plant, which is maybe the main reason I love this particular plant. I love,love your channel, stay safe

[@kaysmith4594]

Thank you so much for putting out these videos. I am on lock down in Germany and find your videos so calming and comforting in these crazy times. Please do more 🙏💐💞🍀🌱👌

[@patricialisowski1080]

Kay Smith Nick could read me his grocery list and I’d be happy!

[@Mspoor70]

Patricia Lisowski lol, me too 🤗

[@mariosmbria]

Am I the only one that hates the name dracaena for them?

[@berkebundidataranrendah2696]

summer join chat, haha

[@lynnsteiner1580]

mariosmbria, I’ll always call it a Sansevieria.

[@STDeLuna]

Nope, don't like it either.

[@sherryporsch9349]

mariosmbria No, your not! 😀

[@FRANCESCA01234]

mariosmbria No, you arent, i also hate the change. These are and will always be SANSEVIERIAS, lol.

[@yambekikon5028]

I don't understand what kind of people will dislike this beautiful video.. Seriously!!!!

[@Cynosapiens]

How not to appreciate a video which shows so much love towards the Sansevierias ^^? Personally, my favorite is Sansevieria trifasciata 'Black Coral'.

[@annam2736]

I love that you made this video!! Snake plants are one of my favorites and I feel like they’re so underrated. I purchased 3 online at the beginning of my plant obsession, and in my care one of them has grown a single leaf that is twice the height of the others in the pot. It’s crazy and I adore it!

[@cherrychu934]

I definitely notice a huge difference from the one I have in lower light vs. the ones in brighter light. Yes, they are tolerant (stay alive) of low light, but look SO MUCH better and thrive in bright light.

[@DavidMoralesPlants]

*The Moonlight Snake Plant is my fav!*

[@SplashOfGreen]

Plant Fever same here, finally got one!

[@margieanne9328]

I like that one to.

[@UnsortedSeeds]

That one is my favorite, too. Got one last year 💖

[@frnk3b006]

FYI... 'Moonlight' is an incorrect name that somehow made its way into the market, in some cases, in place of the real name, 'Moonshine'. So, although it's oftentimes seen labeled as 'Moonlight', the correct, original cultivar name is 'Moonshine'. I agree, though, that it's a beautiful plant. I've had mine for around 10 years and I can't tell you how many times I've taken offset cuttings for people. BTW, cuttings started from leaves or portions of a leaf grow plantlets that revert to the non-sport appearance but, with time, regain the defining characteristic coloration. Best wishes with your plant(s)!!!

[@elenagorba9096]

Mine too! I am so in love with mine that I hug it every night and touch it gently during the day too. I bought a lovely expensive pot for it - this is my baby....🍃💚🍃💚🍃

[@maev.7293]

Nick, I am SO grateful that I found your wonderful channel! You're so pleasant and down to Earth and it's very relaxing and informative to watch your videos. You have such a beautiful face and smile, too, you're a natural :) Thanks for being You, King.

[@kewincolon6290]

Beautiful black and gold, I hope I can find one on ikea, lowes or Home Depot one day

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

I got one from Hirts nursery. Rev.J 😊

[@efernette]

I absolutely love these plants.

[@francetellier7489]

I got a sansevieria trifasciata "Gold Flame that is more than 60 years old, I got it from my grand-father (and I cannot remember not seeing it in their house - note: my now deceased grand-father was born in 1899). Right now the sansevieria is about 3 feet tall (the plant itself) and is growing in a big pot. It actually bloomed once, a long stem with small white flowers. I really like this plant and as yours is special to me because of its provenance

[@promiserodriguez7553]

Love your Sansevieria collection. They’re healthy and happy.

[@pearltaylor1179]

Such amazing plants

[@mathddv]

I am looking forward to finding a sansevieria "moonlight" which looks so beautiful as well, also a starfish one, but I've never seen one in a shop near me

[@mbaksrihokyberkah3458]

Beautiful sansevieria

I found a Trifasciata “Bantel Sensation” at Walmart in the nearly dead section for just a few dollars a few years ago. I’ve loved and nurtured it and it’s just beautiful. Loved your video. Subscribed, I hope that means I will be able to follow you. I’m going to add to my sansevieria collection.

[@caam2414]

You are so lucky!!! I have been searching high and low for this plant. None of my friends even have it so I can BEG for a stalk to propagate. Luckily, just found on Etsy and will have soon.

[@prettylagoon]

I'm gonna check there

[@sandrabeck8788]

The Flame was spectacular!

[@darneittajones8338]

Your plants are gorgeous.

[@Seastack11]

I’ve been obsessed with collecting these lately. I used to find the, super boring, but I’m so into them now!

[@FRANCESCA01234]

Me too, i used to find them so common, now im obsessed. 😂

[@lucaskoellen5525]

hì

[@lizsobeautiful4480]

Me too! This plant is teaching how to properly care for a plant.

[@BalbysHome]

I love them because they so easy to maintain... i have shared in my first video how I incorporate them as a new home decor.

[@SkillMas]

Very nice video 👍🏻

[@953orion]

😂🤣😂 the samurai "lost his pants"... cutest thing I've heard today! Thanks for the giggle Nick! 💚💚💚

[@KarenFae101]

Awesome video! 👍🏼❤️

[@lindapearson3340]

Wow your snake plants are so beautiful. I think I like the Black Gold One of yours. I do have the Bantel Sensation & your are right it is very unique on how it looks. I only water mine once a month & it is doing great. I had no idea that the babiies grow from the bottom. Love your channel & please stay safe.

[@infinitelykitty6236]

I’m new to your channel and I’m already such a huge fan of your content! When you mentioned the white terra-cotta pots I thought it would be awesome if you made a video painting or decorating those pots as a way to “revamp you’re current pots”. Thank you for all of the knowledge you share and making it entertaining ❤️

[@STDeLuna]

Thank you for putting up new content as often as you can. 🌱🌱

[@rigamriba9945]

Hi, Sanseveria are my favorite houseplants ..though its growth is very slow but it can thrive well in any corner of the house ..believe to be one of the best air purifiers so its worth growing as indoor plants 🏜 💚💚

[@aida8598]

“Lost its pants” hahahaha! You are truly a joy to watch! Thank you from Singapore!

[@debk9664]

I love the display behind you.

[@sebastiankurkiewicz6496]

In the past I didn't like snake plants but I have four in my flat now. I adore it.

[@Michael-ys5cn]

I have so many in my bedroom, produces oxygen at night. Just got a Sayuri metallic silver 12 pot with brilliant white outer edges awesome!

[@donnawest9685]

Love your sansevieria. Especially the gold flame

[@deepalisingh3688]

Beautiful collection

[@jackiegoodrich1351]

Not sure, but your 3rd could be a rhino horn. Great video! Your love of them is obvious! Rev. J 😊

[@st4x99]

Love your collection of sansevieria.

[@Daniela-ml8gb]

While repotting in March I have plant Sansevieria laurentii, S. cylindrica and ZZ-plant together in the same pot! It looks very nice and it works😄❗️ I take Terrakotta pots and I paint them with Acrylic! Greetings from Germany

[@dkf819]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!!

[@perlazotomayor3450]

Enjoyed watching your video. I like Sanseveiria and got 6 varieties. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@kimsmith1224]

Bantel sensation has to be my favourite. It was Moonshine for a long time .I sit and watch it often. It was a gift from a plant friend's garden and I am so grateful. Stay safe Nick and thanks for sharing.💚💚

[@iac9303]

My obsession with sansevierias took me to 40+ and I love them all

[@thelonezebra7028]

😲😲😲😲😲 Wow - that's impressive!! What are your most rare/fave ones of that 40+? Just this week I adopted a whale fin, a "tough lady", and a samurai too, lol. Having passed on a 10" Bantel's last year and *still* regretting it every single day 😭 I never pass up a unique Sansevieria now!! Lesson: learned.

[@daniellec6175]

"lost its pants" hahahaha

[@953orion]

Right?!?! So cute! 💚💚💚

[@MaddieMettler]

I want a starfish so bad! Also have to add that white stripe to my list! You are the inspiration for 99% of my wishlist plants

[@suewright1299]

Very many thanks for an excellent video. I love the 1st and 2nd Sansavaria, so beautiful !

[@sharpestdart]

Great video! I have many different sans but I don't have enough! There are so many more that I'd love to have :) I recently bought a baby boncel and I think that's my current favorite. I do have a golden hahnii that is bringing new growth that is almost all yellow, with only a thin edge of green around it, it's pretty cool

[@denisehirschfeld8744]

They are all fabulous I hope to be able to find space for all of. Them in my apartment thanks for a great video ☺️

[@larissarocha6465]

I love the black gold!

[@MandiMomOf9Channel]

Another amazing video 🌱🌿👍

[@aleksandravujasin7034]

New subscriber here! 😃 I love love watching you! You are so fun to watch! I love your videos. I am a big fan of Sansevarias. Thank you for posting. ❤️

[@Justme68ification]

I absolutely love the variation of Sanseverias! I am still on the hunt for the Starfish Cylindrica. Such a beauty! I have a Whale Fish that I absolutely love! Two years ago I purchased the Bantel Sensation which is a beauty. However, I think I repotted prematurely and as a result have overwatered. Many fronds have died back over the winter and I have reduced the amount of watering to every two weeks. Also, I have her approximately 5ft from the window. No new growth yet. ...should I begin fertilizing? .. Absolutely love your channel! ❤

[@deaconsmom2000]

I never realized that I was growing a collection of snake plants until recently. They're all pretty new and they do very well with my cacti, gasterias, and other chubby dubby plants. Most of mine are rescues including the first - a cylindrica. It was braided and had all that gross glued gravel on top. I dismantled the whole thing and now it's Plant Gone Wild. I have two that are nearly black and I loooovvvve black plants. I'm not really sure exactly what they are, but one just came to live here today. I nearly did a dance in Home Depot when I saw it. I thought it was a Whitney, but the edges are yellow with the zig-zags and I'm not sure. I adore my Boncel, another rescue. Someone broke the main root and the store let me buy it at 75% off. It's being held in place by large river stones and I'm sure it's rooting. It can now stand upright if I remove one or both of the supports. Then, there's the Hahniis. I have the first one you showed and a little black number. Just stunning. I have two sweet, normal looking snakes, too. I can't decide which of them is my favorite. I want a Masonia, but they're so rare and overpriced that it will have to wait a while.

[@elenagorba9096]

Ohhh.. I hear you...😊 If I start talking aboutbmy Sansevierias - noone can stop me. I went yesterday to my local nursery and engaged all people working there in one hour talk about Sansevierias.. And I would still loved to talk more.. We have one shop here - a type of house items, building materials and some gardening things and plants.. They have a discounted section and I buy some of my plants there and then revive hem - it is so rewarding - a huge pleas8e seeing them growing properly later.. 😊🤷‍♂️🍃

[@deaconsmom2000]

@@elenagorba9096 I think most of my Hahnii are from the discount section. I acquired a few more this winter. One that was full price is a Hahnii and it's almost completely yellow with a slim green edge and the small stripe of green down the center. I don't know what it is, but it's a showstopper. Of course, it doesn't grow, but that's life with heavy variegation. I'm sorry I missed your comment.

[@maikdft]

My favorite is (not shown in the video) Sansevieria trifasciata 'Moonshine'.

[@creech444]

I love the image of grabbing your Samurai to fight off a burglar. This is one of those plants that living in Florida killed for me. They're just used as hedges and get weedy and lanky and unattractive outside. I might try some of the newer varieties though they're getting more interesting and I think the heights are better, sort of a sweet spot where they're not the little birdsnests but they're not the big langky things that fall over. I'm glad growers are revisiting this plant.

[@wfm5121954]

I love love love the "Samuria". I have a special place for it. I have a miniature Japanes vase with a Samuria warrior. They would be good company for each other. I like these plants because they are great structural elements. The other one I like is the "Starfish". I have a total of seven plants so far. Lots of room for growth.

[@cathylocklin3215]

Sansevierias are some of my favorite plants! I recently purchased a variegated Whale Fin!🥰

[@debracancelliere4081]

Thanks for the video, Nick! The only sansevieria that i might say is a favorite -is one that I covet; the Bantel Sensation. I agree that it’s like a work of art. Unfortunately that is the one that I never see in stores.

[@UnsortedSeeds]

I have a moonshine and kept it about 7' away from a south window. It darkened quite a bit, so I've since moved it to a west facing window that gets a lot of light that bounces back from a white wall outside. I let the light filter in through a curtain once the sun starts setting. The silver color is slowly returning.

[@sheilacasper2030]

Love these plants! I have a number of them too. Yours are very special and look happy and healthy!

[@discodisco9770]

Gorgeous collection! First time I've seen those varieties except for the Bantel. Had it but killed it even though I could take care of my other sanseverias.

[@justynalisok5102]

Hi Nick! My favourite is samurai, the one I have is so tiny and adorable :). I've been a long time observer of yours but first time commenting. Greetings from Poland, and good day to you Sir!

[@mattschillberg4318]

Hey Nick! Starfish Sansevieria 'Boncel' is one of my favorites!

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Sansevierias are my favorites, have thirteen different ones currently. Looking to add a silver flame down the road.

[@loras3169]

Love the Sansavaria!!! I too still call them that :). My fave is the whale fin hehe

[@jennifer_loves_8766]

I have never seen or heard of the baseball bat "fat boy" sansevieria ever, before this video... and I am definitely adding it to my wishlist

[@freddieivory625]

Love your collection. I have several including the starfish and expecting my whale fin anyway now. Thank you for sharing and thanks for the tips.

[@lgarden7086]

🙏 Great job I loved the content and you seemed happy and relaxed talking about these plants today. I’m on the hunt for some of those varieties ...#1 is starfish for sure. I also purchased 3 small white terracotta and I can’t decide if I like the broken in look or not.

[@elizabethcheung6207]

I bought snake plant from the 99 cent store for $3.99 and it's thriving.

[@desertplantsofavalon]

I LOVE Sansevierias thanks so much for sharing your favourites Nick and sending you lots of love and PLANT POWER for a wonderful day XXXX

[@wandashaw3551]

Great video and great SANSEVIERIAS! I recently purchased the Trifaciata Moonshine variety and she is a beauty! P.S. I really don't like the Dracaena name. Take care and be safe!

[@KayEl58]

Wow - Bantal Sensation is gorgeous, I've never seen one before. I love Sansaveria, even I can't kill them. They're so easy to take cuttings from, too.

[@carolquintaine5202]

Loved your video, I too am collecting sansevierias, have about 32 different types now, my favorite is the GOLD FLAME,😁,

[@cherylanne6549]

Only watching this because I'm such a huge fan of yours. Not a fan of sansevierias. I prefer my plants to actually move in a breeze. Do have the starfish plant though and I can't wait for it to look like yours. Have a great weekend self quarantining!

[@sewelcome21]

I love white terra cotta! It's so boho and rustic and interesting looking. I'm really liking the Moonshine right now, but the Bantel Sensation is on my wish list!

[@deliadsantiago9895]

Love all of your “Sansies”. So healthy looking. Some of mine have white spot scaring.

[@elissasamartin6979]

I’ve been searching for a bantel! I love the silver and white. I’m dying for a big full pot to put next to my black coral. I think it would look fantastic!

[@caam2414]

Hi Elissa. Good news, I just purchased a smaller one from a seller on Etsy. They also have larger ones for sale as well. And they aren't too very expensive!! Good Luck on a purchase!!

[@4U2CwhateyeC]

I love the Bantel Sensation, i always on the hunt for one!! At home my fav, don’t tell the others lol, is my moonlight, she is a stunner!!

[@carpediem.9]

I have a trifasciata 'Golden Hahnii' Nick, the leafs have the same colors as on yours however they also have very dark stripes of green might it be another cultivar? :) I just love love it so much and the cylindrical sansevieria is on wish list too, such a unique looking plant !

[@SuperManning11]

I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, so I’m taking the day off to stay in bed and do a deep dive into your back catalogue. Conclusion: you are a very smart man with interesting tastes that happen to sync up with my own in a way that makes each video of yours instructive and entertaining. And on a personal and probably inappropriate level, I think you look really good (..okay, hot) with a bit more facial hair. 😊

[@patriciatatich3014]

Sansi’s - great plants, very structural look - particularly when grouped together. Keep the vids coming - plants are those hope-filled sentinels growing in our homes.Thank you.🌱

[@icantihaveplants]

The Mikado is my fave! There is a beauty in how it looks a bit messy and unruly. ^-^

[@EVTD79]

If you ever or when you separate the starfish sanseveria from its pups, can you please do a video?

[@candicecrawford2996]

I love these video! I don’t have a single snake plant but I might get one now!

[@musicalkid14852]

car honks *THANK YOU VERY MUCH* I love it.

[@cailho100]

Hi Nick thanks for filming one of the best, plants i have found to survive my "care"! I was sent some rooted S. Kirii last year, yes they are very rooted, but have stayed like that ever since, i realise they are very slow growing, and their leaves feel like wood. I thought them so pretty, but they are just 3 4" cuttings in a pot, same as when I got them.... Am I being impatient? Jane

[@occfilms]

Love your collection! My favorite Sansevieria is a Sansevieria Patens! 😍👍

[@dahliaviramontes6860]

I have been searching for a sansiveria samurai since I’ve been into house plants, jealous you got one for $3, I’ll have to keep my eye out next time I go to TJ’s

[@sierra734]

I just bought a starfish or cylindrical snake plant in Florida it’s so cool ❤️👍🏼✌️I left my mom a cutting and I heard it may revert back to a more common snake plant we shall see ✌️

[@hagelslag9312]

Interesting, your Gold Flame has some 'normal' leaves but mine doesn't have any of those. I wonder why this is. I want that Bantel Sensation one, though. It's gorgeous.

[@brendarosenau5880]

Hi Nick! I enjoyed seeing all of your sanseverias! My favorite is the moonshine sanseveria! Oolala!!🌜🌿

[@juliehurlburt2241]

Love snake plants!!! 💗💗💗 I have a black dragon and it’s my favourite plant!

[@Chriscoleman55]

Thanks for this! I love sansevieria!!!

[@wendyambruson6378]

I love them too! They are so easy! Yes funky too!

[@lzenke]

@Nick Pileggi If I send you a photo of my dwarf sansiveria do you think you could me identify it? I’ve google searched and can’t seem to figure it out!!

[@matadaniel6520]

Nick -you are so witty "lost his pants" I never use to like snake plants but your collection is so beautiful - I am converted

[@imranshmm5040]

Nice👍👍👍

[@dchardinaycole5944]

I was gifted a snake because the guy was moving his office, it's so tall and great but...it's ina vase with water!! Should I put the plant in soil or leave it in water? The man has been in his office for 15 years.

[@karmaarachnid8345]

I wonder what Nick's opinion on this is. Personally I've had a very low success rate when moving established plants directly from water to soil. Gradually adding compost to the water for several weeks first seems to make the transition less stressful but it's no guarantee. If it's a big plant I'd consider taking some leaf cuttings and trying to propagate those first just in case. Of course if your plant is variegated know that the plants you grow from cuttings won't be. If it's doing well in water I'd also consider leaving it there. Just be careful to change the water regularly to avoid mineral build-up or always only give it distilled or rain water. Good luck.

[@dchardinaycole5944]

@@karmaarachnid8345 WOW. this is a great response and thorough thank you! I think so too I think I should leave it. I'm going to get a new vase with distilled water.

[@karmaarachnid8345]

@@dchardinaycole5944 If I may add one other small piece of advice then: A plant living in water may survive for years, but it won't grow unless you give it some source of nutrients that it would otherwise get from soil. My favorite way to feed such a plant is to grow it in dirty water taken from a freshwater aquarium. When I don't have access to aquarium water I will use any water soluble plant food, but it is very important to never give it too much or the roots will burn and the plant will die. Always error on the side of giving it less. A few granules of orchid fertilizer once in a while seems to keep my plants in water growing.