Dracaena trifasciata
Stiff, upright, sword-like leaves that store water well, making this one of the most drought-tolerant houseplants around.
⚠️ Toxic to pets if ingested — keep out of reach.
Mushy, collapsing leaves at the base are the clearest sign of overwatering and root rot — this is by far the most common way snake plants die. Curling or wrinkled leaves usually mean the plant has gone too long without any water at all.
Divide an established clump at the rhizome (root cluster) with a clean knife, making sure each division has roots attached, and pot separately. Leaf cuttings will also root in water, though divisions establish faster and preserve variegation better.
Snake plants actually prefer being a little pot-bound and can go 3-5 years between repots — repot mainly when the rhizomes have visibly cracked the pot or growth has stalled.