Which Calathea variety to choose?

The Calathea genus offers a great diversity of patterns, colors, and textures. Here is how the Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' (this plant): light green variegated foliage with dark green spots and purple underside, patterns reminiscent of a rattlesnake. Elongated graphic version.
• Calathea Orbifolia: large round leaves with silver stripes, elegant and bright. XXL silver version.
• Calathea Makoyana: translucent foliage with complex patterns, stained glass effect. Artistic translucent version.
• Calathea Ornata: dark green foliage with pink stripes, elegant and colorful. Graphic pink version.
• Calathea Medallion: round foliage with green, purple, and silver medallion patterns. Spectacular medallion version.
• Calathea Warscewiczii: dark green velvety foliage with purple underside, soft texture. Elegant velvety version.
• Calathea Majestica 'Princeps': elongated foliage with spectacular pink stripes. Graphic royal version.
• Calathea Fusion White: white and green variegated foliage, rare and bright. Rare white version.
• Calathea Crocata: dark green foliage with spectacular orange flowers. Unique floral version.
• Calathea Stripestar: foliage with spectacular white stripes. Bright striped version.
• Calathea Bluegrass: blue-green foliage with silver stripes. Elegant bluish version.
• Calathea Fasciata: foliage with green and silver bands. Graphic banded version.

Why choose the Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis'? If you are looking for a Calathea with spectacular graphic foliage featuring patterns reminiscent of a rattlesnake and a purple underside, the Lancifolia 'Insignis' is the perfect choice. It is an elegant and easy variety.

Exhibition & location

The Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' enjoys Partial shade with indirect light to maintain its bright variegated foliage. It tolerates low light but prefers a bright exposure without direct sun.

• Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, bathroom, or room with a window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: Calathea appreciates bright bathrooms where natural humidity promotes lush foliage.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce slightly in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist regularly or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their graphic patterns.

Calathea prefers non-limestone water — use filtered or rainwater to avoid brown edges.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its spectacular green and purple variegated foliage and graphic patterns, the Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and soothing focal point.

• To pair with: Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, Pilea, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a sophisticated and contrasting urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, black) or woven basket to highlight the graphic foliage.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant in a living room, office, bedroom, or bathroom to add a touch of sophistication.

The graphic foliage with purple undersides creates a spectacular effect that brings elegance and sophistication to your plant decor.

Verdeia tips

• Provide indirect light: to keep its variegated foliage vibrant and its graphic patterns sharp.
• Maintain high humidity: mist regularly or place in a bright bathroom.
• Use non-limestone water: to avoid brown edges on the leaves.
• Watch the movement of the leaves: they fold at night and unfold during the day, creating a living spectacle.
• Enjoy its non-toxicity: Calathea is safe for cats and dogs.

A true tropical gem, the Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' captivates with its green and purple variegated foliage featuring patterns reminiscent of a rattlesnake. An elegant plant ideal for bringing sophistication and lively movement to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name:Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis'
• Common name: Calathea Lancifolia, Rattlesnake Plant, Rattlesnake Plant
• Family: Marantaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Brazil
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates low light, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, keep the substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Graphic / Elegant / Soothing
• Particularity: spectacular green and purple variegated foliage, graphic patterns reminiscent of a rattlesnake, leaves that fold at night and unfold during the day, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, non-toxic to pets

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the patterns and the density of the foliage naturally vary.