Calathea Lancifolia
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- Description History of the Calathea lancifolia Calathea lancifolia, now also known botanically as Goeppertia insignis and commonly called the rattlesnake plant, is an elegant tropical foliage plant. Its long, narrow leaves show a striking pattern of dark green oval spots on a light green background. The purplish-red to violet underside of the leaves forms a b… More
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History of the Calathea lancifolia
Calathea lancifolia, now also known botanically as Goeppertia insignis and commonly called the rattlesnake plant, is an elegant tropical foliage plant. Its long, narrow leaves show a striking pattern of dark green oval spots on a light green background. The purplish-red to violet underside of the leaves forms a beautiful contrast. The plant originally comes from the tropical regions of Brazil, where it grows in the sheltered understorey of warm, humid forests. Like many prayer plant species, it can move its leaves depending on the time of day, which makes it look particularly lively.
Care as a houseplant:
• Light: Bright to semi-shaded position with plenty of indirect light. Avoid direct midday sun, as the leaves can be sensitive.
• Temperature: Ideally 18–27 °C; avoid temperatures below 16 °C where possible.
• Humidity: High; around 60–80 % is ideal. Even humidity helps to prevent brown leaf edges.
• Substrate: Loose, humus-rich and well-draining substrate, for example a mix of high-quality houseplant soil, coconut fibre and perlite.
• Watering: Keep evenly slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Use low-lime or soft water where possible, as the plant can be sensitive to hard water.
• Feeding: During the growing season, feed roughly every 3–4 weeks with a weak liquid fertiliser for foliage plants.
• Special features: The striking leaf markings and violet undersides make Calathea lancifolia a special eye-catcher. Good humidity and as constant a position as possible promote a healthy and attractive appearance.
Overwintering tips:
In winter, keep it in a bright to semi-shaded, warm spot. Keep the substrate evenly slightly moist and do not let it dry out completely. Avoid dry air from heating where possible and increase humidity if necessary. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 16 °C.
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