What are some good Sansevieria (snake plant) varieties that can remove formaldehyde and purify the air?

Many retired workers like to grow some flowers and plants on their balconies or rooftop courtyards, and the one seen most often in yards and on windowsills is none other than the "snake plant" (Sansevieria). The reason is its tenacious vitality, easy care and tendency to quickly fill a pot; the second reason is that snake plants come in diverse varieties. Let's take a look below.

The snake plant, also called tiger skin sansevieria, thousand-year orchid and so on, is an outstanding choice for absorbing harmful gases at home. It has a beautiful and elegant plant shape and is a plant that stays vibrant all year round.

Sansevieria 'Walking'

Its name sounds rather impressive, and it is a relatively rare variety on the market, belonging to the collector's level within the snake plant world. Its leaves are hard and gradually narrow from bottom to top, and placing it at the entrance door gives it a distinctive artistic quality.

Sansevieria 'Snow Leopard'

Sansevieria 'Snow Leopard' gets its name because its leaves have markings similar to those of a snow leopard, and its leaf color is fresh and elegant, making it a very charming variety.

Sansevieria 'White Jade'

Its leaves have a plain color ranging from pale green to white, so it is also called pale jade snake plant, and it is considered a must-buy for artsy young people.

Sansevieria 'Lotus'

A variant variety of snake plant that has become quite popular in recent years. Its leaves are relatively short, the whole plant is rather small, and its shape looks a bit like a succulent.

Sansevieria 'Golden Edge'

One of the most common snake plant varieties. Its leaves are broad and feel hard and leathery, with golden edges embedded along the leaf margins, making it a snake plant variety that is both ornamental and auspicious.

Sansevieria 'Black Diamond'

Sansevieria 'Black Diamond' is also known as green jade snake plant and jade snake plant. At first glance it looks somewhat ink-black, but on closer inspection the leaf color is deep green, and it feels waxy and glossy to the touch.

Sansevieria 'Hanni'

Sansevieria 'Hanni' has short leaves that curl slightly at the edges, and its texture is quite eye-catching, with alternating yellow-green markings. At first glance the leaf color is fresh and its appearance is highly attractive, so it is quite popular among gardening enthusiasts.

Sansevieria 'Treasure Mirror'

Sansevieria 'Treasure Mirror' is a gardening plant that forms a scene with a single leaf. It closely resembles a mirror, so some people also call it mirror snake plant. Its texture has irregular, oddly shaped spots, giving it an unintentional naturalness and uniqueness.