Calathea Rattlesnake #01

Bring a touch of tropical elegance to your indoor plant collection with the Calathea Rattlesnake, a stunning houseplant admired for its beautifully patterned foliage and graceful growth habit. Featuring long, slender, wavy-edged leaves adorned with bold, dark green markings against a vibrant light green background, this captivating plant creates a striking display of colour and texture. The undersides of its leaves showcase rich purple tones, adding an extra layer of visual interest. Also known as Goeppertia insignis, the Calathea Rattlesnake is a popular member of the Prayer Plant family, known for its fascinating leaf movements as its foliage gently rises and lowers in response to changing light conditions.

This tropical beauty thrives in medium to bright, indirect light and prefers consistently lightly moist, well-draining soil. It enjoys moderate to high humidity and warm, stable temperatures, making it an excellent choice for humid indoor environments and tropical plant displays. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, cold drafts, and allowing the soil to dry out completely to help maintain its lush, healthy foliage. Whether you're expanding your collection of unique tropical plants or searching for an eye-catching statement piece, the Calathea Rattlesnake offers a beautiful combination of intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and graceful movement, making it a standout addition to any indoor space.

Bright indirect light, high humidity, water when the top inch of medium dries. Shipped with insulation and a heat pack in cold months.

Root systems are wrapped damp, foliage is braced, and the box is insulated. Orders ship early in the week so nothing sits in transit over a weekend.