Q. I have had a snake plant in my home for many years. This year, out of the blue, it produced flowers. Is this unusual? A. The snake plant belongs to my group of hard-to-kill houseplants that I ...

Snake plants are known by many names: mother-in-law’s tongue, good luck plant or golden bird’s nest. But no matter what you call it, they are a hardy, easy-to-grow houseplant that’s great for ...