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Calathea Rattlesnake

Houseplant

Goeppertia insignis

Overview
A show-stopping prayer plant with distinctive elongated leaves featuring bold dark green patterns that resemble rattlesnake skin and stunning purple undersides. This Brazilian native performs the fascinating daily ritual of folding its leaves upward at night, creating movement and intrigue in your plant collection. Its dramatic foliage patterns and color-changing leaves make it one of the most striking houseplants available.
Planting
Propagate by division during repotting or from stem cuttings. Requires high humidity (50-60%) and consistent conditions.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, mealybugs (especially in dry conditions). Common diseases: Leaf spot, root rot, brown leaf tips from water quality or humidity issues.