Species Name:  Calathea lancifolia

Common Name(s): Prayer plant, Rattlesnake plant

Defining Characteristics:

• Elongated spotted leaves with deep purple undersides 
• A showy plant that will add intense beauty to any indoor garden or terrarium
• Leaves actively track the light source they are provided, making this plant both beautiful and entertaining

Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-85°

Humidity: 50-100%

Watering Frequency: Keep this plant slightly moist at all times

Lighting: Bright indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: 24 inches

Origin: South America; Brazil

Regional Locality: On the rainforest floors in shaded areas under the canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:  

Care Notes: Highly sensitive to cold drafts. Place in an area with an ambient room temperature of at least 60°. Direct sunlight will damage the leaves and fade their color.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 4 inch pot.