Rattle Shaker
4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Also known as
Rattlesnake Plant, Rattlesnake Ginger and yellow rattle shaker
Taxonomy
Calathea crotalifera
Calathea
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
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How to care for Rattle Shaker
How often to water your Rattle Shaker

every 9
Rattle Shaker needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Rattle Shaker in your home

a window
Rattle Shaker 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 Rattle Shaker

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 Rattle Shaker after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Rattle Shaker
Rattle Shaker
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.