Rattlesnake Plant
Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia) is a fern growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
0.3 to 1.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
South America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites, Mealybugs, Aphids
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, leaf curling, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, increase humidity, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
Primarily an ornamental plant with air-purifying properties.
No known medicinal benefits.