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4.5 out of 5 (23 experiences)


Also known as
Rattle Shaker, Rattle Shaker, Rattlesnake Plant, Rattlesnake Ginger and Yellow Rattle Shaker
Taxonomy
Calathea crotalifera
Calathea
Marantaceae
Zingiberales

How to care for Calathea Lutea
How often to water your Calathea Lutea

every 9
Calathea Lutea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Rattle Shaker in your home

a window
Calathea Lutea may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Calathea Lutea

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Calathea Lutea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My plant has some browning on the leaves and I don’t know what’s wrong #Calathea
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My rattlesnake plants leaves have brown crispy spots, mostly on the edges. Can anyone tell me how to remedy this? #Calathea
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My plant was beautiful & thriving. The skewers were to keep my dogs out of the soil. They knocked the pot over & the plants roots were out of the soil with a few leaves broken. I cut the broken leaves and replanted it. What else can I do to help it? #Calathea #stress #damage
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How to save #Calathea i was given this plant by a coworker. What's the best hospice care for it
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Helpppppo please!! This plant has been giving me trouble for a year now she’s in her last leg and the other mini rattle shaker is also dying. Any tips???
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My rattlesnake snake plant has what looks like burnt leaves or a disease on some leaves. Please help. I noticed this happened after I repotted it in miracle grow soil. And or too much Sun? Please help this is my favorite plant. #NewPlantMom #HappyPlants
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What is the best size and kind of pot for this plant? #Calathea
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My rattlesnake plant has a ton of new leaves since I bought it 7 months ago but there are a few brown spots here and there, should I do anything? Also, the soil still feels slightly damp but it says to water it- should I wait? Thank you! #Calathea
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I've had this Rattlesnake plant since January and it's not happy...it had been over watered and then underwatered, now all of the leaves have browned and curled up, there are a couple of new shoots but I'm at a loss what to do #Calathea
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My Calathea was purchased from Easy Plant. It's been very healthy but I recently moved. I have it in a southwestern facing window, about 2 feet away. The lower leaves are starting to yellow. The rest are fine. Is it OK? #Calathea
Care Summary for Calathea Lutea
Calathea Lutea
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say











I absolutely adore my rattlesnake plant, the leaves are stunning and won’t brown as much if well cared for! I take mine in the bathroom with me when I shower so it can spend some time in the humidity. Make sure you water it with filtered water- hard tap water can make them kind of moody.
Personally, I keep mine out of direct sunlight and just pretty close to a window, and it maintains its pattern well. It grows quicker than I expected, but not too fast!! My absolute favorite.


