Rattlesnake Plant | Calathea Lancifolia | Exotic Houseplant

•  Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) has beautiful foliage of evergreen, elongated leaves with dark green patches all over. Just like any other calathea plants, they prefer rain or distilled water. Tap water will make their leaves wilt and turn brown due to chlorine and ammonia.
• This magnificent plant is native to Brazil and loves a humid environment. Make sure to bring them indoors during winter. This is an easy-to-care houseplant.
• Just make sure to provide them with bright, indirect light and be particular with their water preference and you’re good to go. Rattlesnake Plant loves warm and high-humidity environments. Fertilizing them during their growing season using a balanced liquid fertilizer will help them grow faster and healthier foliage.
• You can propagate them via division.
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• Botanical Name: Calathea Lancifolia ‘Rattlesnake’

• Common Names: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant

• Description: This Calathea Lancifolia also commonly called the Rattlesnake comes with dark green leaves that have unique ripples. Like all Calathea plants, the leaves adjust as the sun rotates throughout the day. Calathea Plants, native to tropical South and Central America, Africa, and the West Indies, are grown primarily for their beautiful, brightly colored, upright, oval leaves.

Check our Calathea Lancifolia (Rattlesnake) Plant Care article for a complete care and growing guide.