Calathea lancifolia 'Rattlesnake Plant'
Species Name: Calathea lancifolia 'Rattlesnake Plant'
Common Name(s): Rattlesnake Plant, Prayer Plant
Defining Characteristics:
- Elongated spotted leaves with deep purple undersides
- A showy plant that will add an intense beauty to any indoor garden
- Leaves actively track the light source they are provided, making this plant both beautiful and entertaining
Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium
Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.
Temperature requirement: 60-85°F
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Regular watering. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. Approx. every 1-2 weeks.
Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun
Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.
Growth rate: Moderate-Fast
Height: up to 24”
Origin: South America; Brazil
Regional locality: On the rainforest floor in shaded areas under the canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
Aquatic
Temperate
- Frogs & Toads
- Lizards & turtles
- Aquatic Set-ups
- Frogs & Toads
- Lizards & turtles
- Snakes
- Geckos
- Temperate Vivariums
Tropical
Desert
- Frogs & Toads ✔
- Lizards & turtles ✔
- Snakes ✔
- Geckos ✔
- Tropical Vivariums ✔
- Toads
- Lizards and tortoises
- Geckos
- Desert Vivariums
Care Notes: Highly sensitive to cold drafts. Place in an area with an ambient room temperature of at least 60°. Direct sunlight will damage the leaves and fade their color.
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.
ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT
The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.
