Calathea crotalifera (Rattlesnake Plant)

Calathea crotalifera, Rattlesnake Plant, Rattle Shaker, Rattlesnake Ginger, Yellow Rattleshaker

Botanical name: Calathea crotalifera

Common names: Rattlesnake Plant, Rattle Shaker, Rattlesnake Ginger, Yellow Rattleshaker

Family: Marantaceae

Origin: Central and South America

Hardiness: 40°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliage

The unusual inflorescences are upright, shaped like a rattlesnake's rattle, up to 10 inches (25 cm) long, and consist of stacked leathery floral bracts with small, yellow or yellow-orange flowers peeking out at the edges. The relatively inconspicuous actual flowers are tubular and have 3 unequal lobes. In USDA zones below 10, grow as a houseplant or seasonal container specimen.


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