Rattlesnake Plant. An attractive foliage plant with pale green leaves and dark green patches, purple underneath. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calathea lancifolia
An attractive foliage plant with pale green leaves and dark green patches, purple underneath
Additional information
| Generic | Calathea |
|---|---|
| Species | lancifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Rattlesnake Plant |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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