Calathea Lancifolia, Rattlesnake Plant
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- Bright Indirect, No-Sun
Description
Rattlesnake Plant | Calathea lancifolia
A popular houseplant because of its elegant and slender pale foliage with bold, deep green blotches and lovely plum undersides; requires consistent moisture and humidity, mist with distilled water frequently in drier environments.Direct from the Grower
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Details
Rattlesnake Plant's attractive large oval leaves remain light green in color with curious plum purple undersides and tinges of dark green throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.
This is an herbaceous houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture stands it apart from other indoor plants with finer foliage. This plant should not require much pruning, except when necessary to keep it looking its best.
When grown indoors, Rattlesnake Plant can be expected to grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. This houseplant should only be grown away from direct sunlight or in a room with strong artificial light. It does best in average to evenly moist soil, but will not tolerate standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.
There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.
-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --
More Information
| Common Family Name | Calathea |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Bright Indirect, No-Sun |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |