Goeppertia lancifolia
rattlesnake plant ( syn. Calathea insignis )
The upper leaf surface of this attractive house plant is a lush-looking mix of apple green and rich forest green, while the...
14cm pot | 50cm tall
£19.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
The upper leaf surface of this attractive house plant is a lush-looking mix of apple green and rich forest green, while the underneath is a contrasting magenta-purple. This becomes more noticeable in low light levels when the leaves fold up on themselves, and become more upright.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery pot). They do however make excellent potted plants, and if you wish to pot yours up, we do have a wide range of pots on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade
How to care for Goeppertia lancifolia:
Originating from tropical regions, they like relatively stable temperatures (ideally above 15°C) and a well-lit position that does not get direct sunlight (think steamy jungle!). They like to be kept well watered, although this can be cut back a little in winter, and they thrive in high humidity, so either grow it in a steamy room, mist it with water regularly, and/or sit the pot on a tray of dampened shingle.
GOES WELL WITH
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Which house plants you choose should depend on the environment you intend to keep them in, the space available, how much time you can spend preening them as well as your personal preference. For me, foliage house plants are the ticket, because they provid
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