From Spears to Spills

Tricks to train snake plant into a cascading, waterfall-like beauty

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The Snake plant is a common sight in homes all across the globe. They are characterized by their upward-growing, stiff, linear leaves, but did you know you can train them to spill? Learn more about the tricks and hacks you can use to completely change your snake plant to make it almost unrecognizable yet attractive! Here's how to grow a spilling snake plant.

Choosing the right variety: Did you know there are over 70 species of snake plants, each of which exhibits a different growth habit. So it's obvious that while some grow stiff and upright, certain varieties have a more lanky structure. The best variety for this is Sansevieria ballyi, which naturally grows with a spreading and arching habit, making it perfect for achieving that spilling look.