Calathea Lancifolia 'Rattlesnake' - 6" Pot - NURSERY POT ONLY
Calathea Lancifolia 'Rattlesnake' - 6" Pot - NURSERY POT ONLY
This purchase enters you in the Season 001 giveaway.
Every order earns entries automatically — the number above is what this one adds. Entries stack all season and stay in every weekly drawing, even after you win.
Want more? Play MGU free every day at digitaltowns.app/mgu. No purchase necessary.
Use the same email here and on MGU so your entries combine.
Check my entries →Ships in 5 days
Couldn't load pickup availability
One of the most captivating plants in the botanical world — the Calathea Lancifolia 'Rattlesnake' is a living work of art that moves, breathes, and absolutely commands attention. Its long, narrow, wavy-edged leaves are painted in an extraordinary pattern of dark green spots and markings on a lighter green background — resembling the scales of a rattlesnake in the most beautiful way possible. Flip a leaf over and discover rich purple undersides that glow in the light. And like all Calatheas, the Rattlesnake is a true prayer plant — folding its leaves upward at night and reopening them each morning in a gentle daily ritual that never loses its magic.,.
Explore more stunning prayer plants and tropicals in our houseplant collection or browse our pet-friendly plants.
🌿 Why Calathea 'Rattlesnake' is Extraordinary
- Stunning Patterned Foliage — Dark green spots and markings on wavy lance-shaped leaves — nature’s own camouflage art.
- Purple Undersides — Rich, deep purple leaf undersides that reveal themselves as leaves curl and move throughout the day.
- Living Prayer Plant — Leaves fold upward at night and open again each morning — a mesmerizing daily movement.
- Pet-Friendly — Non-toxic to cats and dogs. 🐾
- Air-Purifying — Naturally filters indoor air pollutants.
🌱 Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Calathea lancifolia
- Common Names: Rattlesnake Plant, Lanceleaf Calathea
- Origin: Brazil
- Mature Size: 18–30" tall indoors
- Foliage: Long, wavy, lance-shaped; dark green patterned markings on light green, purple undersides
☀️ Care at a Glance
- Light: Low to medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun which fades the stunning leaf patterns.
- Water: Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Use filtered or distilled water — Calatheas are sensitive to chlorine and fluoride.
- Humidity: Loves high humidity — 60%+ ideal. Perfect for bathrooms or near a humidifier.
- Temperature: 65–85°F. Very sensitive to cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F.
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a diluted balanced fertilizer.
