THE RATTLESNAKE PLANT Rattlesnake plant (Goeppertia insignis) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Brazil, commonly grown as an indoor houseplant. It can be tricky to nurture, but if you give it the care it needs, you will be rewarded with an impressive display from the distinctive foliage with a wavy pattern along the edges and variegated with shades of greens. Even the undersides of the foliage are eye-catching with their beautiful purplish-red tones. Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Marantaceae Native Range: Brazil Zone: 11 to 12 Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Spread: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer Bloom Description: Yellow Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Flower: Showy Leaf: Colorful, Evergreen Other: Winter Interest Botanical name: Goeppertia insignis, formerly Calathea lancifolia Height: 18 inches inside, 30 inches outside (46, 76 cm) Spread: 9-18 inches (23-46 cm) Sun exposure: Partial Soil Requirements: Moist but well-draining Hardiness zones: 11b – 12b When to plant: End of winter to early spring Read more at Gardening Know How: Rattlesnake Plant Care: How To Grow Rattlesnake Houseplants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/calathea-rattlesnake-plant-care.htm
