Calathea lancifolia ~ Monrovia® Rattlesnake Plant

Monrovia® Rattlesnake Plant is a tropical evergreen perennial with attractive foliage marked with elliptic blotches, ruby undersides, and distinct waxy margins that is commonly used as a houseplant.  Rarely blooms indoors.  Grows best with good indirect sun, high humidity, and consistently moist well-drained soils. Type:  Houseplant Light Requirements: Medium to Bright Indirect Light  Watering Schedule:  Water Every 5-7 days. Growth Habit: Upright Bloom Color:  N/A Soil Type: Peat Potting Soil Pet Friendly: Yes MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Keep the soil lightly moist, but in winter water when the first inch of topsoil is dry to the touch.  Fertilize once a month during the growing season.  If the leaves are turning yellow, its getting too much water, but if the leaves are curling unattractively then the soil is too dry. If the stems are turning limp there is too much water in cold weather, or its roots are sitting in standing water-