Characteristics
The tri-colored leaves of the Rattlesnake Plant are long and wavy and have a light green color painted with dark green spots and an underside with a dramatic crimson color. Like other prayer plants, the leaves of the lancifolia fold together at night and spread back out in the morning. It is a fast growing but compact show stopper.
Origin and Native Environment
Calathea lancifolia is native to the rainforests of Brazil. It grows wild in warm and moist environment but it has been cultivated as a house plant to tolerate a wider spectrum of conditions.
Naming
Calathea lancifolia is commonly called the Rattlesnake Plant for the resemblance between the shape of its leaves and tale end of a rattlesnake.
Care Instructions
Water: It is important to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water a little but often.
Light: This plant will thrive with medium to low indirect sunlight.
Soil: Moisture retention and good drainage are the best combination for the Rattlesnake Plant. A well draining soil mix will help the Calathea stay hydrated without getting soggy.
Fertilizer: Fertilize once a month with a diluted balanced all purpose fertilizer through spring and summer.
Temperature And Humidity: Their native environment is a tropical rainforest, so these plants love a little warmth and humidity. Calatheas thrive in a temperature range between 65°F and 85°F. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 60°F. Humidity should be at 50% or higher.
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The colorfully dubbed Rattlesnake plant is a beautiful, flashy little number. With long, crinkled edges and spotted foliage, this is an eye-catching plant that’s relatively easy to maintain.
Ships in a 4″ plastic nursery pot (by diameter). The plant itself will be roughly 8″ tall above the pot, and 8″ wide.
Not a plant you want to neglect. It prefers damp soil at all times. Be sure water drains properly to avoid over-watering. Provide small amounts of water frequently.
Prefers a location that gets bright but filtered light (no directly sunlight). Can also thrive in low and medium light conditions.
Also known as Calathea insignis, Calathea lancifolia is part of the Marantaceae family and is native to Brazil.
