- Approximately 8-10 inches in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf
- Botanical name: Calathea lancifolia
- Native to Brazil
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
Calathea Rattlesnake 8-10 in tall Small Mid-Century Ceramic
Estimated ship date: 08-20-2020
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Novice. The Calathea Rattlesnake can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Safe plant for pets.
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.
Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.
Plant Details & Size
Hailing from the rainforests of Brazil, this attractive and vibrant plant will bring an instant tropical feel to any home or office. Bright indirect light and a humid environment are what this plant likes best, though it can also adjust to dimmer areas just as it might on the shady rainforest floor.
*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
Like others of its kind, the Calathea Rattlesnake gets its name from the unique patterns on its foliage. As a member of the prayer plant family, the long, patterned leaves will close at night, revealing a deep magenta shade on their underside.
Difficulty: Novice
The Calathea Rattlesnake can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Pets
Safe plant for pets.
Light
Prefers medium to bright indirect light · View Light Guide
Pot Design & Size
- Sized to fit 4" grower pots with extra room for drainage
- Glazed inside and out, completely waterproof
- No drainage hole, plant should be staged, ideal for indoor or outdoor use
- Elevated by a sleek Rosewood plinth, finished with non-toxic, non-VOC oil

Care Essentials
Light
Prefers medium to bright indirect light · View Light Guide
Water
Keep soil moist but not muddy
Care Guide
Regularly mist your Calathea Rattlesnake, or bring it into the bathroom when you shower. This prayer plant variety thrives in humidity.
Find more information in the complete care guide for the Calathea Rattlesnake.
MIDCENTURY MODERN ELEGANCE
Our Mid-Century collection pairs high-fire ceramic pots with reclaimed wood stands, offering a nod to classic design with a focus on sustainability. Teak is used for light and dark stands, while black stands feature durable mahogany, underscoring our commitment to sophisticated indoor gardening and environmental responsibility. Designed and engineered with form and function in mind, these pieces are perfectly sized, water sealed, surface safe, and made from non-toxic materials.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set comes pre-assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. This method ensures long-term comfort and care of your plant, repotting is not recommended.

Let your Calathea Rattlesnake bring a surprising flourish of curly texture to unexpected spaces like bathrooms, or give it a place of honor on your mantel or console table. Calathea Rattlesnakes also make gorgeous dining table centerpieces.
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Gorgeous!
This plant is the coolest plant I’ve ever had. It moves around throughout the day, looks beautiful, and bonus: I think my cats are afraid to try to chew on it! It’s safe if they decide to try, but I’m happy they aren’t so far. Excellent quality and excellent experience with L&G!
Verified Buyer
October 02, 2022
Irving, TX
Plants arrive perfect!
Customer service the best too!
Verified Buyer
June 04, 2022
Jackson, WY
Beautiful tiny little plant
Delivered with plant well packaged. Looks perfect. Thx
Verified Buyer
June 13, 2021
Ormond Beach, FL
Love, love, my unique calathea
I have had lots of interesting comments about my new calathea I have named "Olive." It looks like flowers are intricately painted onto the stems with a fine paint brush. It is lovely! I hope to order other plants soon. Thank you for the helpful love notes on how to take care of the Calathea. ❤
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March 13, 2021
Huntsville, TX
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Austin, TX