{"product_id":"calathea-rattlesnake-established-plant-4-nursery-pot","title":"Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’ | Established Plant | 4” Nursery Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Wyrd Plant Co. Care Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💦 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally 50% or higher. 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Reduce feeding during periods of slower winter growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a great choice for pet-friendly plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌎 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 About This Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea ‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other prayer plants, Rattlesnake Calathea displays fascinating daily movement as its leaves subtly raise and lower in response to changes in light. 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Natural variations in leaf pattern, coloration, size, shape, and overall growth habit are expected and are part of what makes each plant special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💚 Plant Care Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright to medium indirect light and avoid direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently lightly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered, distilled, or rainwater can help prevent crispy or browning leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain moderate to high humidity for the healthiest foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from heating and cooling vents or other sources of sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate the pot regularly to encourage balanced growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally wipe the leaves gently to remove dust and keep the foliage looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet-friendly plant collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovers of patterned tropical foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrayer plant and Calathea collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright bathrooms and humid growing spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelves, desktops, and tabletop displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGifts for tropical plant enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🖤 Why Buy From Wyrd Plant Co.?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is personally selected, carefully grown, and thoroughly inspected before leaving our greenhouse. 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