Calathea Rattlesnake 6cm

🌿 Calathea ‘Rattlesnake’ Care Guide

The Rattlesnake Calathea stands out with its long wavy leaves, bold dark markings, and rich purple undersides. Always moving with the light and closing at night, it brings real living-plant energy to a space — decorative and dynamic.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Handles medium light well
• Avoid direct sun — leaves scorch quickly
• Too much shade = faded patterns

💧 Water

• Keep soil consistently lightly moist
• Water when the top 2–3 cm dries
• Prefers filtered or rainwater if possible
• Never let it dry out fully
• Crispy edges = too dry or hard water

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves 60–80% humidity
• Higher humidity keeps edges smooth
• Great for bathrooms or grouped plant areas

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–27°C
• Sensitive to drafts and sudden changes
• Never below 15°C

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring & summer
• Use a diluted balanced fertiliser
• Skip feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Leaves move through the day — completely normal
• Wipe gently to keep patterns visible
• Keep away from heaters and dry air
• Pet-safe 🌿🐾

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Rattlesnake is all about movement and pattern — part decor, part performance. Keep it warm, humid, and hydrated, and it’ll reward you with constantly shifting jungle vibes. 🐍🌿✨