Snake Plant (aka Birds Nest Fern)

Gardening Reference » Gardening in 2005

« Prev thread: Snake Plant / Mother in law tongue / sanseverai| Next thread: snake plant brown roots »
Back to Thread index

by Spider Lady on August 15, 2005 03:37 AM

Hi guys!

Does anyone have a good site to recommend for purchasing a Snake Plant (aka Birds Nest Fern)? Also--Any other suggestions on low-light houseplants? Maybe I should just stop at our friendly Agway, huh?

Thanks much***Happy Gardening!***
Lynne [flower]

by weezie13 on August 17, 2005 10:04 PM

Hey Lynne/Spider Lady,
Just so you know, I'm going to move your
post into the HOUSE PLANT SECTION..........
I think you'll get a few more responses'
for you question into there...

* * * *
Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/

by Spider Lady on August 18, 2005 05:17 AM

PS: Another name for this plant is "Mother-in-laws tongue". I have no idea why they call it a Birds Nest Fern. It doesn't look like a Birds nest at all.

by Spider Lady on August 18, 2005 05:21 AM

Here is a photo of the Snake Plant:

www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/ Agavaceae/Sansevieria_trifasciata.html

Actually, I'm looking for any plants that can stand low light if that helps.

Thanks! [grin]

by mich168 on August 18, 2005 08:24 AM

Hi,
Snake plant and Bird's nest ferns are two different plants, from what I remember. I have a Snake plant, my mom had a Birds Nest fern and the two do not look alike at all.

This is a Bird's Nest Fern:
http://rainforest-australia.com/Birds%20Nest%20Fern.htm

This is a Snake Plant:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/flowers/Snake91.htm

Which one do you want?

* * * *

Active Garden Forum

« Prev thread: Snake Plant / Mother in law tongue / sanseverai| Next thread: snake plant brown roots »
Back to Thread index

Search The Garden Helper: