Description
Calathea Lancifolia
The Rattlesnake Plant is a herbaceous perennial evergreen, native to Brazilian rainforests, with striking foliage and showy yellow flowers.
Category: Tropicals
Description
Goeppertia insignis Previously known as:
Calathea lancifolia
Maranta insignis
Goeppertia‚ÜíRattlesnake Plant (Goeppertia lancifolia)
Botanical names:
Goeppertia lancifolia Accepted
Calathea lancifolia Synonym
Calathea insignis Synonym
General Plant Information
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 30 inches (45-75 cm)
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches (60-90 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1″
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Available in 4″ pots
More pics coming soon.
We are a licensed Georgia Department of Agriculture Live Plant Grower. License #39793
Conditional Warranty: Warranty is limited to guarantee that plants will arrive safely and in good and healthy condition, and is conditioned on Seller receiving prompt notice (within 24 hours of delivery) of any problem with the condition accompanied by photo validation.
