Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’ | Established Plant | 4” Nursery Pot

🌿 Wyrd Plant Co. Care Card

🌞 Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Rattlesnake Calathea can tolerate medium indirect light but should be protected from direct sun, which can fade or scorch the patterned foliage.

💧 Water: Water when the top 1 inch of soil begins to feel dry. Keep the soil consistently lightly moist but never soggy. Calatheas can be sensitive to minerals and chemicals in tap water, so filtered, distilled, or rainwater is ideal when available.

💦 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally 50% or higher. Higher humidity can help prevent crispy leaf edges and supports lush, healthy growth.

🌡️ Temperature: Thrives between 65 and 80°F (18 to 27°C). Protect from temperatures below 60°F, cold drafts, heating vents, and sudden temperature changes.

🌱 Soil: A rich, airy, well-draining mix that retains some moisture is ideal. A blend containing quality potting soil, perlite, orchid bark, and horticultural charcoal works well.

🌿 Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce feeding during periods of slower winter growth.

🐾 Pet Safety: Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a great choice for pet-friendly plant collections.

🌎 Difficulty: Moderate

🌿 About This Plant

Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’ is a spectacular tropical foliage plant known for its long, wavy leaves decorated with deep green oval markings against a lighter green background. Flip a leaf over and you'll find a rich burgundy-purple underside that adds another layer of color and contrast.

Like other prayer plants, Rattlesnake Calathea displays fascinating daily movement as its leaves subtly raise and lower in response to changes in light. Its upright growth habit and dramatic patterned foliage make it a beautiful statement plant without requiring a huge amount of space.

With consistent moisture, warmth, humidity, and protection from harsh sunlight, this tropical beauty can produce an impressive display of new foliage throughout the growing season.

📦 What You'll Receive

• One healthy, established Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’

• Grown in a 4-inch nursery pot

• Well-rooted and actively growing

• Carefully inspected before shipping

Every plant is unique. Natural variations in leaf pattern, coloration, size, shape, and overall growth habit are expected and are part of what makes each plant special.

💚 Plant Care Tips

• Provide bright to medium indirect light and avoid direct afternoon sun.

• Keep the soil consistently lightly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.

• Filtered, distilled, or rainwater can help prevent crispy or browning leaf edges.

• Maintain moderate to high humidity for the healthiest foliage.

• Keep away from heating and cooling vents or other sources of sudden temperature changes.

• Rotate the pot regularly to encourage balanced growth.

• Occasionally wipe the leaves gently to remove dust and keep the foliage looking its best.

✨ Perfect For

• Pet-friendly plant collections

• Lovers of patterned tropical foliage

• Prayer plant and Calathea collectors

• Bright bathrooms and humid growing spaces

• Shelves, desktops, and tabletop displays

• Gifts for tropical plant enthusiasts

🖤 Why Buy From Wyrd Plant Co.?

Every plant is personally selected, carefully grown, and thoroughly inspected before leaving our greenhouse. We package each order with care and attention so your plant arrives healthy, secure, and ready to thrive in its new home.

Thank you for supporting our small family business. We truly appreciate every order and hope your new plant becomes a favorite in your collection.