But not every snake plant has the flat, striped leaves you've probably seen on Instagram. As its name would indicate, S. cylindrica's leaves are cylindrical, not flat, and about an inch thick.

Yellowing leaves are a common sign that something isn't right. We spoke with houseplant experts on why snake plant leaves may turn yellow, what could be the culprit, and how to remedy it.

However, I'm the first to admit that I've made care mistakes that have caused some problems, like my snake plant leaves curling. The good news? Rectifying curling foliage of a snake plant is just ...