@Humboldt - just bought two. One was a regular one, for a pot here at work that needed something more, and then a braided one as a gift for a friend. It was awesome, and she loved it.
She set it out on her patio the first night, and a squirrel came along and chewed the ribbon off, stealing the ribbon. Mr. Squirrel left an acorn in return.
The braiding sprung apart, so she now has an UNBRAIDED snake plant! Which she also loves. No intention of braiding it back up.
My very first plant was a regular snake plant, which was given to me when I was 8. I loved it!
