From a distance, these two varieties of snake plants can be easily confused. However, when viewed up close, there are distinct differences between the Sansevieria Black Gold and Sansevieria Laurantii.
Both plants have stunning gold trimming on the leaf margins, which gives the illusion of vertical glowing green swords. However, the differences become apparent when you look along the center of the foliage. Laurentiis has a brighter shade of green that is marbled with alternating waves of green that run perpendicular to the leaf. At the same time, the Black Gold variety has a solid dark (almost black) green coloration. Each is beautiful in its own right.