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Calathea insignis
Calathea insignis
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Calathea insignis - 'Rattlesnake plant', 'Geoppertia insignis'
- Mature height: 30-50cm tall/Wide
- Recommended spacing: 30cm apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade - bright filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Tolerant: Humidity.
Noteworthy: Evergreen perennial, decorative leaf patterns.
Uses: Tropical gardens, indoor plant, pot/container/House plant, understory planting, garden filler, mass plantings, small feature plant.
Colour/Growth form: Long Sword-like, wavy-edged foliage which are light green with dark green patterns and purple-maroon underside, tight-clumping growth, small white tubular-shaped flowers grown from ground level in Spring.
The Calathea insignis, also known as the 'Rattlesnake Plant,' is a compact, evergreen plant that adds a vibrant touch to any space. Growing 30-50cm tall, its striking sword-like leaves feature wavy edges, that are light green with dark green patterns, and a purple-maroon underside. Ideal for indoor or shaded outdoor settings, it thrives in part shade to bright filtered light. With its low maintenance needs and tolerance for low light and humidity, the Rattlesnake Plant is an excellent choice for tropical-themed gardens or as a unique houseplant.
- Mature height: 30-50cm tall/Wide
- Recommended spacing: 30cm apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade - bright filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Tolerant: Humidity.
Noteworthy: Evergreen perennial, decorative leaf patterns.
Uses: Tropical gardens, indoor plant, pot/container/House plant, understory planting, garden filler, mass plantings, small feature plant.
Colour/Growth form: Long Sword-like, wavy-edged foliage which are light green with dark green patterns and purple-maroon underside, tight-clumping growth, small white tubular-shaped flowers grown from ground level in Spring.
The Calathea insignis, also known as the 'Rattlesnake Plant,' is a compact, evergreen plant that adds a vibrant touch to any space. Growing 30-50cm tall, its striking sword-like leaves feature wavy edges, that are light green with dark green patterns, and a purple-maroon underside. Ideal for indoor or shaded outdoor settings, it thrives in part shade to bright filtered light. With its low maintenance needs and tolerance for low light and humidity, the Rattlesnake Plant is an excellent choice for tropical-themed gardens or as a unique houseplant.