Calathea Lancifolia 'Rattlesnake'
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Rattlesnake plant (Calathea lancifolia) has patterned green leaves with wavy edges and purple undersides. Its leaves fold in the evening and reopen around sunrise.
Choose bright shade or diffused light and a humid spot. Keep the potting mix evenly moist with good drainage, never waterlogged.
Care at a glance
- Light
- Bright shade or diffused morning sun; avoid strong direct sun.
- Care level
- Advanced
Pet safety
ASPCA lists the synonym Calathea insignis as non-toxic to cats and dogs; non-toxic does not mean edible, so discourage chewing.
- Water
- Water when the surface just begins to dry. Keep uniformly moist, never wet.
- Humidity & environment
- High, about 50–70%
Care sources: NC State ExtensionASPCA
Calathea Lancifolia 'Rattlesnake' care
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Diffused light
Choose bright, diffused light away from drafts.
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Keep moisture even
Keep the mix evenly moist, never waterlogged. Direct water onto exposed mix when needed.
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Let excess drain
Allow excess water to drain away before returning the pot.
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Remove dust gently
Support the leaf and gently remove dust with a clean cloth. Avoid pulling or creasing the blade.
- Bright shade Choose diffused light away from strong direct sun.
- Moist, not wet Keep the mix evenly moist and freely draining.
- Humid and steady Keep it in a humid room away from drafts.