Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia)

$19.99

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Low light
Moderate care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Rattlesnake Plant, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Rattlesnake Plant

Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

2" pot: about 3 to 6 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Long, slender leaves with rippled edges are marked with dark green ovals over a lighter green, and the undersides are a deep purple. Like other calatheas, the leaves lift and fold a little in the evening and open again in the morning.

It is one of the more forgiving calatheas. Medium to bright, indirect light is ideal; direct sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy, and give it extra humidity if your air is dry. If leaf edges turn brown, switch to filtered or rain water.

It grows into a full, upright clump about 2 feet tall, a good size for a side table or a plant stand.

The ASPCA lists Calathea as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Rattlesnake Plant

How much light does the Rattlesnake Plant need?

Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun.

How often should I water the Rattlesnake Plant?

Keep the soil lightly moist, never soggy.

Is the Rattlesnake Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 2", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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