🌱 Care Protocols: Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia)
TOAD LAB CLASSIFICATION
Origin/Climate: Brazilian rainforest
Temperament: Secretive, enigmatic. Especially at night 🌙
🌱 LIGHT PROTOCOL
Does best In filtered or dappled light.
💧 HYDRATION SCHEDULE
Water when top Inch of soil Is dry
Use filtered or distilled H2O, as It Is sensitive to chlorine and chemicals
🌡️ ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
Prefers higher humidity
Humidifier, pebble tray, or misting will make It happiest
Keep away from drafts or vents
🫧 HUMIDITY REQUIREMENTS
50-100%
🌱 SUBSTRATE
Chunky, well-draining aroid growth medium
⚠️ BIO ALERTS
Faded leaves- Too much light, or too little light
Brown tips- Chemical buildup from tap water.
Curling leaves- Underwatering
🐸 TOAD LAB RESEARCH NOTES
Tracks the movement of the sun to optimize light exposure
Leaves fold up at night to conserve energy
Basking lights will fade It's ssstriking leaf patterns 🐍, so place away from direct light exposure In terrarium and home.
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