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Rattlesnake Plant

Calathea lancifolia · Marantaceae

Long, wavy-edged leaves spotted like a rattlesnake's skin with rich purple undersides. A lively, pet-safe Calathea that folds upright as evening falls.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Indoor / House Plant
  • Light
    Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water
    Moist / Regular
  • Climate
    Tropical, Subtropical
  • Frost
    Frost-Tender
  • Mature size
    0.7 m H
  • Foliage
    Evergreen, Variegated Foliage, Purple / Burgundy Foliage
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Higher Maintenance

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