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Rattlesnake Plant

Scientific Name: Calathea insignis Petersen
Synonym: Calathea lancifolia
Family: Marantaceae

Calathea lancifolia in the New York Botanical Garden greenhouse

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 25
USDA: 10b-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10 °C)

Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade

Origin: Nicaragua to Ecuador

Growth Habits: Clumping, up to 5 feet tall (150 cm) in the wild, smaller in cultivation

Watering Needs: Regular water, with perfect drainage. Keep the soil moist.

Propagation: Division

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