Amazon As someone who lacks a green thumb, I chose a snake plant — also known as Sansevieria — as my first houseplant. The low-maintenance pick requires minimal light and water and thrives ...

And while it thrives in higher humidity and bright light, it can survive in darker environments, too. Snake plants are a great low maintenance choice because they can adapt to a variety of light ...

Watering will help in dry environments, but often houseplants are overwatered and decline from sitting in excessively wet ...