Rattle Shaker
4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Browns easily
Also known as
Rattlesnake Plant, Rattlesnake Ginger and yellow rattle shaker
Taxonomy
Calathea crotalifera
Calathea
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say
Browns easily 1
02/15/2021
Theyre brats to take care of, they need no drafts, purified water, n water pretty often. theyre beautiful but a pain in the ass
How to care for Rattle Shaker
Water
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
Light
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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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Nutrients
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:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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