🌿 Calathea 'Rattlesnake' Prayer Plant • Exotic Tropical Foliage Houseplant

Bring bold patterns and tropical elegance into your home with the stunning Calathea 'Rattlesnake'. 🌿💚

Named for its uniquely patterned leaves that resemble the markings of a rattlesnake, this eye-catching Prayer Plant features long, wavy green leaves decorated with dark oval markings and rich purple undersides. As evening approaches, its leaves gently lift and fold in response to changing light, creating the fascinating movement Prayer Plants are famous for.

With its dramatic foliage and graceful growth, the Rattlesnake Plant is a beautiful way to add texture, colour, and tropical charm to any room.

🌿 Plant Features

• Long, wavy leaves with distinctive dark green patterns
• Beautiful deep purple leaf undersides
• Leaves naturally move throughout the day
• Elegant, upright growth habit
• Perfect for shelves, plant stands, and tabletops

☀️ Care Guide

Light:
Medium to bright indirect light
➡️ Thrives in filtered light
➡️ Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade colours and scorch leaves
➡️ Tolerates medium-light conditions well

Water:
Keep soil consistently lightly moist
➡️ Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry
➡️ Prefers well-draining soil and dislikes drying out completely

Humidity:
Prefers high humidity (60%+)
➡️ Loves a humidifier, pebble tray, or grouping with other tropical plants
➡️ Higher humidity helps prevent crispy leaf edges

Temperature:
18–27°C
➡️ Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C

Difficulty:
Moderate 🌱

🐾 Pet Safety

✅ Non-toxic to cats and dogs

💚 Why You'll Love It

• Unique rattlesnake-like leaf patterns
• Rich purple undersides add beauty from every angle
• Fascinating leaves that move throughout the day
• Safe for homes with cats and dogs
• A stunning tropical statement plant for any space

📦 Local pickup available in Orangeville, ON

🌿 Healthy, established plants grown with care by My Little Green Thumb