Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater to prevent leaf tip browning caused by minerals in tap water.
Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Also known as Distinguished Goeppertia · Prayer Plant · Rattlesnake Plant
Calathea Lancifolia, also known as Rattlesnake Plant, is an eye-catching tropical foliage plant prized for its elongated, wavy leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, dappled light. Direct sunlight can scorch leaves. Tolerates lower light but may have reduced variegation.
Consistent moisture
75% intensity
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix.
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater to prevent leaf tip browning caused by minerals in tap water.
Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Prune away any yellowed, brown, or damaged leaves at the base of the plant using clean, sharp scissors. This encourages new growth and maintains the plant's aesthetic appeal. Remove spent flower stalks as they appear.
Calathea Lancifolia can be propagated by division. In spring or summer, carefully divide the rhizome into sections, ensuring each section has at least one or two shoots and roots.
Replant these divisions in moist potting mix.
Repot your Calathea Lancifolia every 1-2 years in spring, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and ensure the new pot has drainage holes.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Calathea Lancifolia (Goeppertia insignis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Genus | Goeppertia |
| Species | Goeppertia insignis |
Similar in genus Goeppertia
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