Calathea Lancifolia (Rattlesnake Plant)-30cm
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The Rattlesnake Plant (Goeppertia insignis, formerly Calathea lancifolia) is a striking tropical houseplant known for its bold, patterned foliage and vibrant colors. Here's a detailed look at what makes it special and how to care for it:
🌿 Overview
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Common Names: Rattlesnake Plant, Prayer Plant, Rattlesnake Calathea
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Botanical Name: Goeppertia insignis
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Family: Marantaceae
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Native Region: Brazil (South America)
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Type: Tropical evergreen perennial
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Size: Typically 9–20 inches tall indoors
🍃 Unique Features
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Foliage: Long, lance-shaped leaves with wavy edges and dark green spots resembling a rattlesnake’s skin.
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Undersides: Rich purplish-red, adding dramatic contrast.
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Movement: Like other prayer plants, its leaves move—rising at night and lowering during the day.
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Flowers: Small yellow blooms in late spring, but rarely seen indoors
🌞 Light & Placement
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Prefers bright, indirect light.
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Avoid direct sunlight—it can scorch the leaves.
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Ideal near a window with filtered light or in a well-lit room
💧 Watering & Humidity
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Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
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Water less in winter; allow the topsoil to dry slightly.
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Use filtered or distilled water—sensitive to chlorine and fluoride.
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Loves high humidity—consider a humidifier or pebble tray
🌱 Soil & Feeding
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Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
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Add peat and perlite for better aeration.
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Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer
🐾 Bonus Benefits
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Pet-friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Air-purifying: Helps remove toxins from indoor air