Snake Plant (Straight)The snake plant is one of the most hardy and unkillable species of housepant and positively thrive on neglect. Native to Western Africa, the plant has sword like leaves that can vary in colour and fit in with modern design and living. They thrive in a wide variety of conditions from dark corners of the house to bright windows. Sanseviera Straight or Cylindrica has smooth, round spear like leaves, with dark green silver horizontal banding.