Insignis Rattlesnake Plant

Calathea lancifolia

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Overview

The Calathea lancifolia is a tropical houseplant with wavy, lime-green leaves marked in dark green and backed in burgundy-purple. This mounded Proven Winners® selection grows 12-30 inches tall, making it useful on desktops or in decorative containers. It prefers low to medium indirect light, consistent moisture, filtered water, and moderate to high humidity. Hardy in USDA Zones 11-12.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Medium

Insignis Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) — The Calathea lancifolia is a tropical houseplant with wavy

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Marantaceae

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Insignis Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) — The Calathea lancifolia is a tropical houseplant with wavy

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