Rattlesnake Plant

The leaves are variegated with dark green strokes on a pale green background.

Rattlesnake plant. The leaves dont just make this plant tall though it also contributes to its beauty. Prefers tropical or subtropical climates or warm protected areas in Temperate climates. The plant enjoys well-drained soil.

Rattlesnake Plant Overview. What it Looks Like. Calathea lancifolia the rattlesnake plant is a species of flowering plant in the Marantaceae family native to Rio de Janeiro state in Brazil.

This plant thrives under indirect bright light exposure. The long spear-shaped leaves have dark green. Calathea lancifolia which is commonly referred to as Rattlesnake Plant is a species of plant belonging to the Prayer Plant family.

Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil this plant can grow up to 30 inches tall and looks incredible on a. A beautiful accent plant for the home or patio Calathea lancifolia grows to 30 tall and creates a magnificent specimen. Native to Brazil these gorgeous plants star slender pale leaves with beautiful dark blotches and rich purple undersides.

This plant is known for the distinctive wave pattern along the edges of its leaves as well as the pattern of dark green spots against the light green background. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 6075 cm 2430 in with slender pale green leaves to 45 cm. The Calathea lancifolia more commonly known as the Rattlesnake Plant has recently been scientifically renamed to Goeppertia insignis.

In its natural habitat Calathea lancifolia blooms during. A plant native to Brazil where it thrives in warm and moist areas of the Brazilian Rainforest and blooms in the late spring and early summer months. One of the very best indoor ornamental houseplants Rattlesnake Calathea has long medium green leaves with dark decorative spots.