Grow & Care for Rattlesnake Calathea Plants (Goeppertia Insignis)

Rattlesnake Calatheas (Goeppertia insignis, formerly Calathea lancifolia) are fascinating, attention-grabbing plants from the Brazilian tropics that are perfectly safe for your family and pets.

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Rattlesnake Calatheas’ lance-shaped leaves ripple slightly with green-on-green ovals, giving them a reptilian look.

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Care Tips for Rattlesnake Calathea

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Light

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Temperature and Humidity

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Soil

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