The 7 Best Houseplants for Your Health Snake Plant. Sansevieria trifasciata, also known as the snake plant or mother-in-law's tongue, is an evergreen perennial (meaning it grows in all seasons) identified by its pointed leaves, growing up to 4 feet tall. ... Golden Pothos. ... Bamboo Palm. ... Spider Plant. ... Dracaena. ... Ferns. ... English Ivy.