Calathea Lancifolia “Rattlesnake Plant”
Part of the large Marantaceae family, Calathea Lancifolia, also known as Rattlesnake Plants, are named for their snake-like markings with striking dark green spotted oval leaves contrasted by a deep burgundy on the underside of their foliage. Lovers of low-light and damp soil, Calathea Rattlesnake plants can be a bit particular about their environment. Calathea Rattlesnakes enhance any style of room or office, especially bathrooms and kitchens with low-light and more humidity. With a little attention and love, Calathea Rattlesnakes are relatively easy to care for and a wonderful addition to any plant collection.
Part of the large Marantaceae family, Calathea Lancifolia, also known as Rattlesnake Plants, are named for their snake-like markings with striking dark green spotted oval leaves contrasted by a deep burgundy on the underside of their foliage. Lovers of low-light and damp soil, Calathea Rattlesnake plants can be a bit particular about their environment. Calathea Rattlesnakes enhance any style of room or office, especially bathrooms and kitchens with low-light and more humidity. With a little attention and love, Calathea Rattlesnakes are relatively easy to care for and a wonderful addition to any plant collection.
Part of the large Marantaceae family, Calathea Lancifolia, also known as Rattlesnake Plants, are named for their snake-like markings with striking dark green spotted oval leaves contrasted by a deep burgundy on the underside of their foliage. Lovers of low-light and damp soil, Calathea Rattlesnake plants can be a bit particular about their environment. Calathea Rattlesnakes enhance any style of room or office, especially bathrooms and kitchens with low-light and more humidity. With a little attention and love, Calathea Rattlesnakes are relatively easy to care for and a wonderful addition to any plant collection.
Prospective Plant Parent: Calathea Rattlesnakes are perfect plants for people looking to give a little love in the form of consistent humidity and damp soil for a pop of color in low-light areas.
Difficulty: Intermediate. Water consistency and moderate monitoring are recommended for this plant’s success.
Lighting: Calathea Rattlesnakes are a fantastic medium to low light plants that do not want too much Vitamin D on their leaves.
Watering: Native to the Brazilian rainforest, Calathea Rattlesnake plants love warm, humid environments. During the summer, water to keep the soil damp, but never soggy. In the winter, only water when the topsoil is dry to the touch. If the leaves begin to brown, they might be getting too much light and not enough moisture.
Humidity: Calathea Lancifolia does best in humid environments, such as a bathroom or kitchen. If kept in a dry room, mist leaves regularly to keep your plant healthy and happy.
Temperature: Calathea Rattlesnakes prefer to be warm and cozy in temperatures between 65-85 degrees.