Rattlesnake Plant | Tropical Indoor Plant Australia

Calathea insignis ‘Rattlesnake Plant’ is a striking tropical indoor plant loved for its long, wavy green leaves patterned with deep purple markings underneath. Famous for its dramatic foliage and gentle daily leaf movement, it’s a true statement plant for bright, humidity-rich indoor spaces.

Details

Height: Up to 60–90cm indoors
Width: Up to 40–60cm wide
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy clumping plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Humidity: Prefers high humidity
Pet Friendly: Yes — non-toxic and safe for pets

Care

Water: Keep soil consistently lightly moist. Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Avoid both drying out completely and waterlogging.
Light: Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can fade and scorch the leaves.
Fertilise: Every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a gentle, balanced liquid fertiliser.
Soil Type: Free-draining indoor potting mix with added coco coir and perlite to retain moisture without becoming soggy.
Maintenance: Medium to high — sensitive to dry air, cold drafts and inconsistent watering.

Common names

Rattlesnake Plant
Rattlesnake Calathea
Prayer Plant (Group)
Calathea insignis
Goeppertia insignis
Family: Marantaceae
Genus: Calathea

Product Disclaimer

All our plants are living, growing, and delightfully unpredictable — so the one you receive may have its own unique colouring, leaf quirks, or growth patterns. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may show a plant at a more mature or earlier growth stage than the one you receive.
Product colours may also vary slightly depending on your screen settings and natural lighting. We do our very best to provide accurate photos and descriptions, but minor discrepancies can occur. By purchasing, you acknowledge and accept these natural and unavoidable variations.

We do our best to provide accurate photos and descriptions, but minor discrepancies may occur. By purchasing, you acknowledge these natural and unavoidable variations.

Shipping

To give your plants the best possible journey, any live plant orders placed after 12pm Monday will ship the following week, so they spend the least amount of time in transit. Live plants are carefully packed and typically dispatched on Wednesdays and Thursdays to avoid weekend delays.
Fulfilment time frames are approximately 5–10 business days, depending on your location. Once dispatched, you’ll receive tracking via Australia Post so you can follow your order every step of the way.
Due to Australian bio-security regulations, we’re unable to ship live plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, or Tasmania. Non-plant items can still be shipped Australia-wide.
Pre-order items are dispatched once all items in your order are ready. Estimated lead times will always be displayed on the product page.

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Returns

Live plants are not eligible for change-of-mind returns. If your plant arrives damaged, dead, or not as described, please contact us within 24 hours of delivery with your order number and clear photos. Where eligible, we’ll offer a replacement, store credit, or refund. Plants cannot be returned.
Pots, tools & accessories can be returned within 14 days of delivery for change of mind, provided they’re unused, in original packaging, and in resellable condition. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. Refunds are processed within 5–7 business days after inspection.
Faulty items are eligible for replacement, store credit, or refund in line with Australian Consumer Law.
Pre-orders can only be cancelled before allocation or dispatch.

For full details, please see our complete Refund Policy .