Calathea 'Rattlesnake' Starter Plant | Live Prayer Plant | Pet-Friendly Houseplant

🐍 Calathea 'Rattlesnake' Starter Plant

Please Note: We require a minimum purchase of two (2) plants per order. Feel free to mix and match any two starter plants from our shop!

Add bold tropical style to your home with our Calathea 'Rattlesnake' Starter Plant. Famous for its long, wavy leaves with striking dark green markings and rich purple undersides, this beautiful prayer plant brings color, texture, and movement to any indoor space.

Like other prayer plants, the Rattlesnake Plant gently raises and lowers its leaves throughout the day, making it a fascinating addition to your collection. Each 4" starter plant is carefully grown and hand-selected for healthy roots and vibrant foliage, giving you a strong start with this tropical favorite.

🌱 Plant Highlights

🌿 Botanical Name: Goeppertia insignis (formerly Calathea lancifolia)

💚 Common Names: Rattlesnake Plant, Prayer Plant

🪴 Pot Size: 4" nursery pot

🌱 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

🌿 Growth Habit: Upright, clumping tropical plant

🐾 Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs

🌞 Care Instructions

Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade or scorch the leaves.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

Temperature: Thrives between 65–80°F (18–27°C).

Humidity: Loves high humidity and thrives in bathrooms, kitchens, or near a humidifier.

Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive indoor potting mix.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

✔ Unique rattlesnake-patterned foliage

✔ Rich purple leaf undersides

✔ Beautiful "prayer plant" movement throughout the day

✔ Pet friendly

✔ Perfect for shelves, desks, and plant collections

✔ Adds a bold tropical look to any room

📦 Shipping & Handling

📦 Every plant is carefully packaged to help protect the foliage and roots during shipping.

🪴 Arrives in a healthy 4" nursery pot, ready to display or transplant.

🌱 Some soil shifting during transit is completely normal.

🏠 Please unpack your plant promptly and bring it indoors upon delivery.

🌿 As a living plant, each Rattlesnake Plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, and appearance from the photos shown.