Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
Also known as
checkered rattlesnake-plantain, Loddiges' rattlesnake-plantain and tesselated rattlesnake-plantain
Taxonomy
Goodyera tesselata
Goodyera
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
Water
How often to water your Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
every 9
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Louisville, Kentucky
47% Low
Finding light for Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain in your home
a window
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Louisville, Kentucky ā .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Louisville, Kentucky, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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