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Calathea lancifolia (Rattlesnake plant)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Calathea lancifolia
Other names
Rattlesnake plant, Calathea insignis
Genus
Calathea Calathea
Species
C. insignis - C. insignis is an evergreen, tender perennial for indoor use. It forms clumps of narrow, lance-shaped, pale green leaves with dark-green blotches and red undersides. Flowers, if produced, are yellow in summer.
Calathea lancifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Calathea lancifolia (Rattlesnake plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Avoid direct sunlight. Enjoys humid, draught-free conditions with a consistent temperature of at least 16 °C. Water during the growing season, applying a liquid feed monthly and keep the compost moist but not wet during winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Calathea lancifolia
Other names
Rattlesnake plant, Calathea insignis
Genus
Calathea Calathea
Species
C. insignis - C. insignis is an evergreen, tender perennial for indoor use. It forms clumps of narrow, lance-shaped, pale green leaves with dark-green blotches and red undersides. Flowers, if produced, are yellow in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Pale-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Calathea lancifolia (Rattlesnake plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.25m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Conservatory, Indoor
Cultivation
Avoid direct sunlight. Enjoys humid, draught-free conditions with a consistent temperature of at least 16 °C. Water during the growing season, applying a liquid feed monthly and keep the compost moist but not wet during winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1) | Tell us... |
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