Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake

Name: Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake
Brand: MyGreenScape
SKU: PC0244S
Price: 12.0 CAD
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Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)

Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake

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About This Plant

Calathea Lancifolia, commonly called the Rattlesnake Plant, is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil. It grows long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and blotches on a lighter green wavy background that resembles the skin of a rattlesnake.

The long wavy leaves with bold spots are dramatic from a distance. Unlike the compact round-leafed Calatheas, the Rattlesnake grows tall, narrow leaves with a rhythmic spotted pattern and a wavy edge that creates movement and visual interest across the whole plant.

Safe for cats and dogs. The ASPCA confirms Calathea spp. is non-toxic to cats and dogs. The Rattlesnake Plant is confirmed pet-safe. The Calathea Burle Marxii is another pet-safe Calathea with a very different compact fishbone-patterned look.

It grows taller than most Calatheas and needs more vertical space. The Rattlesnake is one of the larger Calathea varieties commonly available in Canada. At 50 to 70 cm tall it suits a plant stand or a spot on the floor rather than a desk or small shelf.

Winter Slowdown

Growth slows from November onward. The long leaves are particularly visible indicators of stress: they curl inward tightly when the plant is too dry or the air is too cold. Keep it above 18°C, run a humidifier nearby, and use filtered water. The tall leaves also accumulate dust quickly in winter, which blocks light.

Toxicity

Non-toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA (Calathea spp.). Safe for homes with pets and small children.

Pests

Spider mites are the main pest, thriving in the dry heated air of Canadian homes from November onward. The long, thin leaves make webbing visible along the edges and undersides. Check both surfaces when watering. The wavy leaf edge creates crevices where mites and mealybugs can hide.

Other Plants You Might Like

Not sure this is the right fit? Here are three other plants our Canadian customers love. All ship across Canada and thrive in Canadian homes.

Calathea Makoyana Peacock. Fine-patterned and compact.

For a smaller Calathea with an intricate feather-like pattern on semi-translucent leaves, the Calathea Makoyana Peacock has a completely different but equally dramatic look.

Calathea Beauty Star. Colourful and compact.

For a more compact Calathea with silver and pink tones in a lance-shaped leaf, the Calathea Beauty Star suits smaller spaces and adds warmer colour tones to a plant grouping.

Calathea Maranta Prayer Plant. Moving leaves, bold pattern.

For another tall, boldly patterned prayer plant with very visible leaf movements, the Calathea Maranta Prayer Plant has dramatic red veining on dark green leaves and folds its leaves strongly at night.

Common Questions

How often should I water the Calathea Rattlesnake?

Keep the soil consistently moist. Water when the top inch feels slightly dry, every five to seven days in spring and summer, every seven to ten days in a Canadian winter. Always use filtered or overnight-rested tap water. Our indoor plant watering guide shows how to check correctly.

Why are the leaves curling inward?

Tightly curled leaves mean the plant is underwatered or the air is too dry or cold. The Rattlesnake is one of the clearer visual communicators in the Calathea family. Check the soil and water if dry. If the soil is fine, the dry heated air in Ontario and Quebec homes is almost certainly the cause. Run a humidifier nearby and move it away from heating vents.

Is the Calathea Rattlesnake safe for cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA confirms Calathea spp. is non-toxic to cats and dogs. The Rattlesnake Plant is confirmed pet-safe.

What light does it need in a Canadian home?

Medium indirect light works best. A north- or east-facing window suits it well. The bold spotted pattern stays vivid in indirect light and bleaches in direct sun. Read our guide to light requirements for indoor plants to find the right spot.

Will it survive a Canadian winter indoors?

Yes. Keep it above 18°C, away from cold glass and heating vents. The long leaves curl visibly when stressed, which makes problems easy to spot early. Run a humidifier nearby and wipe the leaves regularly to keep them absorbing light. Read our tips on keeping plants alive in winter for more.

How to take care of Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake

Good to Know

Sun: Indirect

Medium to low indirect light works best. A north- or east-facing window is ideal in a Canadian home. Avoid direct sun which bleaches the spotted pattern and scorches the wavy leaf edges. The long leaves are good at capturing available light in shadier spots.

Light: Medium indirect

A spot near a north- or east-facing window works well year-round. From October to February when Canadian daylight shortens, keep it in the brightest indirect spot available. The spotted pattern stays most vivid in medium indirect light.

Water: Keep top inch moist, use filtered water

Water when the top inch is slightly dry. Keep the soil consistently moist. Always use filtered or overnight-rested tap water. Straight tap water causes brown edges from fluoride accumulation over time in Canadian cities.

Humidity: High

Needs humidity above 60 percent. The long leaves show dry-air stress quickly through curling and browning at the tips and edges. A humidifier nearby from November to March is the most effective solution for Canadian heating conditions.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Non-toxic to cats and dogs, confirmed by the ASPCA. Safe for homes with pets and small children.

Pro Tip

The Rattlesnake Plant is one of the most expressive Calatheas. Leaves rolling tightly inward means underwatering or cold dry air. Leaves lying flat and drooping means overwatering. Leaves pale and washed out means too much light. Once you learn to read these signals, this plant is one of the easiest to keep healthy through a Canadian winter because it tells you exactly what is wrong before the damage becomes permanent.

What To Expect

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Plant and Pot Size Guide

4" Pot (Small): plant is approx. 6-10 inches tall. 6" Pot (Medium): approx. 12-18 inches tall. All plants come in a standard nursery pot. Decorative pots are sold separately.

Winter Shipping Protection

Between November and March, you can add Winter Shipping Protection at checkout. It adds insulated packaging and heat packs to protect your plant from the cold in transit. Cold damage is only covered if it's added to your order.

You can add winter shipping protection at checkout.

Returns Policy

If your plant arrives damaged, has pests, or starts to decline within 30 days, we'll send a replacement or a full refund, and we cover return shipping.

Change of mind, repotted or trimmed plants, and cold damage without Winter Shipping Protection aren't covered. See our full Return Policy

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