rattlesnake plant
Goeppertia insignis
rattlesnake plants are tricky houseplants to nurture, but if you give them the care they need, you will be rewarded with an impressive display from their foliage. this species is native to the rainforests of brazil and gets its common name from the distinctive decorative markings that are displayed on its leaves, similar to a rattlesnake. the plant can grow up to 30 inches tall, and the large leaves have a variegated pattern with various shades of greens and a wavy pattern along their edges. even the undersides of the foliage are eye-catching with their beautiful purplish-red tones. as a houseplant, you will be growing this plant for its impressively ornamental, long, and elegant foliage, as it rarely blooms indoors.
care level: advanced
light: low, indirect light
water: moderate- keep soil lightly moist but never soggy. use non-chlorinated water to prevent brown tips
*pictured in a bergs julie 17cm pot (not included) plant pictured is typical of our inventory. every plant is unique and variegation and foliage will vary for each plant
Goeppertia insignis
rattlesnake plants are tricky houseplants to nurture, but if you give them the care they need, you will be rewarded with an impressive display from their foliage. this species is native to the rainforests of brazil and gets its common name from the distinctive decorative markings that are displayed on its leaves, similar to a rattlesnake. the plant can grow up to 30 inches tall, and the large leaves have a variegated pattern with various shades of greens and a wavy pattern along their edges. even the undersides of the foliage are eye-catching with their beautiful purplish-red tones. as a houseplant, you will be growing this plant for its impressively ornamental, long, and elegant foliage, as it rarely blooms indoors.
care level: advanced
light: low, indirect light
water: moderate- keep soil lightly moist but never soggy. use non-chlorinated water to prevent brown tips
*pictured in a bergs julie 17cm pot (not included) plant pictured is typical of our inventory. every plant is unique and variegation and foliage will vary for each plant
Goeppertia insignis
rattlesnake plants are tricky houseplants to nurture, but if you give them the care they need, you will be rewarded with an impressive display from their foliage. this species is native to the rainforests of brazil and gets its common name from the distinctive decorative markings that are displayed on its leaves, similar to a rattlesnake. the plant can grow up to 30 inches tall, and the large leaves have a variegated pattern with various shades of greens and a wavy pattern along their edges. even the undersides of the foliage are eye-catching with their beautiful purplish-red tones. as a houseplant, you will be growing this plant for its impressively ornamental, long, and elegant foliage, as it rarely blooms indoors.
care level: advanced
light: low, indirect light
water: moderate- keep soil lightly moist but never soggy. use non-chlorinated water to prevent brown tips
*pictured in a bergs julie 17cm pot (not included) plant pictured is typical of our inventory. every plant is unique and variegation and foliage will vary for each plant