Calathea Rattlesnake

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Rattlesnake Calathea is a colorful addition to the prayer plant family! Its foliage is a combination of spotted light yellow-green and deep green with deep-purple undersides. By day, the leaves lay flat, then in the evening, they curl upwards as if they are in prayer. The Rattlesnake Calathea is easy to care for, making it a great first plant! When growing conditions are right, this plant produces yellow-orange flowers in the late spring to early summer.Best Locations For Growing Rattlesnake CalatheaPlace the Rattlesnake Calathea in a warm room with access to morning sunlight. Any room in your home is suitable as long as the plant is not near a drafts or air vents. Kitchens, bedrooms, and family rooms are the most popular locations.Rattlesnake Calathea Sunlight RequirementsIndirect sunlight is best for the Rattlesnake Calathea. Some direct morning sun is tolerable. A position near a north, east, or west-facing window is best for this plant.Rattlesnake Calathea CareRemove spent blooms and dead foliage to keep the plant healthy. Repot and replace the soil for the Rattlesnake Calathea yearly to keep it healthy and growing. The soil should be a well-drained potting mix with peat moss mixed in. Start with a 4-inch sized pot and increase the size by 2-4 inches as necessary.Watering Rattlesnake CalatheaWater when the top one to two inches of soil are dry. This plant's water needs are average. Mist the leaves regularly to maintain high humidity levels.Feeding Rattlesnake CalatheaDuring the spring and summer, feed Rattlesnake Calathea every four weeks with a fertilizer specific to house plants.

Rattlesnake Calathea InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: MediumWatering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: Moderate to FastMature Height: 9-20 inchesMature Spread: 18-36 inchesFlowering: YesFlower Color(s): YellowFlower Shade/Description: YellowFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Bright GreenTemperature: 65 - 75F (18 - 24C)Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)Common Name: Rattlesnake CalatheaOther Name(s): Rattlesnake PlantScientific Name: Calathea lancifoliaPlant Type: