Calathea lancifolia -- Rattlesnake plant
Calathea lancifolia Rattlesnake plant is an evergreen perennial, growing to 60–75 cm (24–30 in), with slender pale green leaves to 18 in, heavily marked above with dark blotches, purple below.
The Calathea lancifolia Rattlesnake plant likes indirect sunlight. These plants want well-drained, but moist, soil. They like a pH of 6.1 to 7.3. The plant requires a minimum temperature of 61 °F, and it is commonly used as a houseplant in temperate regions.
The bottom side of the leaves are purple, with the top of the leaves having “alternating small/large dark green ellipses”. The plant’s leaves fold together at night, and unfold again in the morning.
Calathea lancifolia (rattlesnake plant) is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family, native to Brazil.
It is an evergreen perennial, growing to 60–75 cm (24–30 in), with slender pale green leaves to 45 cm (18 in), heavily marked above with dark blotches, purple below.The bottom side of the leaves are purple, with the top of the leaves having “alternating small/large dark green ellipses” The plant’s leaves fold together at night, and unfold again in the morning. This is no different with Calathea lancifolia, a.k.a the Rattlesnake plant.
Native to Brazil, these gorgeous plants star slender pale leaves with beautiful dark blotches and rich purple undersides. It’s moderately difficult to take care of Calatheas. Also and by the more commonly known name, the Rattlesnake Plant. Popular for people wanting to achieve a tropical theme (with this species used as foliage).
