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    Calathea lancifolia

    Also Known As

    • Rattlesnake Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 30"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Calathea lancifolia plant details

    Calathea lancifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, green, purple and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calathea lancifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: marantaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green, purple and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 30 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calathea lancifolia

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Calathea lancifolia, or Rattlesnake Plant, is a unique and beautiful tropical plant! It displays an upright clump of long, bright green, wavy leaves with alternating ovals of dark green, highlighted by rich purple undersides. Calatheas grow best in an evenly moist, well-drained soil. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer at planting. Rattlesnake Plant is a beautiful accent for borders and containers, but especially great as a houseplant. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    One of the very best indoor ornamental houseplants, Rattlesnake Calathea has long, medium green leaves with dark decorative spots. The undersides of the leaves are deep purple. A beautiful accent plant for the home or patio, Calathea lancifolia grows to 30" tall and creates a magnificent specimen. Of all the Calatheas that we have grown, this one is the most resistant to tip-and-edge-browning, being virtually free of that cultural issue. As with others in this family, keep the soil evenly moist and grow in a well-drained potting mix. Also called Calathea insignis.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Calathea lancifolia plant

    How to Grow Calathea lancifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • chartreuse
      • green
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    aka Calathea 'Medallion', Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion', Calathea veitchiana 'Medallion', Rose Painted Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
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    Calathea orbifolia

    aka Prayer Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 30"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea orbifolia foliage by Mokkie
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    Goeppertia roseopicta

    aka Calathea roseopicta, Rose Painted Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Calathea zebrina

    aka Zebra Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 20"

    Width: 20"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea zebrina foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Calathea ornata

    aka Pinstripe Calathea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Calathea ornata foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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