Calathea species generally have boldlymarked, upright, oblong leaves in a dazzling
array of colors held on long, upright stalks.
Calathea
Common Name:
Rattlesnake plant
Scientific / Botanical Name:
Calathea
Family:
Marantaceae
Genus:
Calathea
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Description
Special Features or Benefits
It a non toxic, beautiful indoor plant
Suitable For
Best as an indoor plant
Growing Conditions, Habitat & Sun Exposure:
It prefers indirect lighting, this plant is especially sensitive to water quality. It likes pure water, but anything that is hard, fluoridated, or otherwise altered may cause leaf tip browning or leaf curling. As a tropical, it’s also sensitive to the water’s temperature.