Indoor Plants, Plants for terrarium
Calathea Rattlesnake Prayer plant
Rattlesnake plant (Goeppertia insignis) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Brazil, commonly grown as an indoor houseplant. It can be tricky to nurture, but if you give it the care it needs, you will be rewarded with an impressive display from the distinctive foliage with a wavy pattern along the edges and variegated with shades of greens. Even the undersides of the foliage are eye-catching with their beautiful purplish-red tones. The plants has converted to live in water instead of potting soil.
Common Name | Rattlesnake plant, prayer plant, rattlesnake calathea |
Botanical Name | Goeppertia insignis, formerly Calathea lancifolia |
Family | Marantaceae |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Size | 9–20 in. tall, 9–18 in. wide |
Sun Exposure | Partial |
Soil Type | Moist but well-drained |
Soil pH | Acidic, neutral |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Hardiness Zones | 11b-12b (USDA) |
Native Area | South America |
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