Calathea Rattlesnake Kokedama

Calathea Rattlesnake Kokedama is a beautiful handcrafted amalgamation of nature with art made using Eco-Friendly materials. These Kokedamas comes with solid wooden base and ready to be placed on the desks or tabletops, as well as coffee tables and side tables in any corner of the house. Calathea Rattlesnake or Calethea Lancifolia are among the popular indoor decorative plants. They are native to Brazilian rainforest and gets its name from the distinctive eye-catching markings on its leaves. It belongs to the prayer plant family. The leaves have a variegated pattern in shades of green with a purple undertone in its underside.

FACTS

Know About Me

Scientific Name : Calathea Lancifolia

Family : Calathea

Origin : Brazil

Light : Filtered Light

Watering : When the moss feels dry and kokedama feels light. Watering should only be done with RO water.

Fertilizer : Every month during spring and summer

Where to Grow : Bright Indoor

Maintaining a Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake are difficult to nurture but if proper conditions are provided then they are among the best ornamental indoor plants. They have very particular about the heat, light and moisture. They don't thrive in direct sunlight. Filtered light is the best option. It grows well in a bright spot in a well lit room away from direct sunlight. During Summer season , rattlesnake experience the maximum and require frequent watering. It is important to keep the soil moist and well drained as they hate water logging. Yellow leaves indicate over watering. If the leaves begin to curl it is a sign of under watering. Rattlesnake would love a humidifier or frequent misting during summertime.

Caring for your Kokedama

The amount of light, water and temperature depends on the variety of the plants. It also depends upon the weather and climate conditions of a place.

Water - To water the Kokedama, simply place it plant side up onto a bucket or sink half-filled with room temperature water. The ball of the Kokedama must be 3/4^th soaked into the water to allow the water to get right to the roots. Soaking duration should be for 5-10 minutes or until saturated depending on the size of the plant. It should not be left sitting in the water for long time. Drain the Kokedama before placing on the stand and we are good to go.

Frequency- As a thumb rule, Kokedamas can be soaked in once every week. However, it also depends upon the kind of the plant and the season. Some plants such as cactus and succulents need to be fully dry before being soaked back into water.The best way is to check the dampness of the moss and feel the Kokedama. If it feels light, the Kokedama can be soaked into water. Misting would be required regularly if it is kept in air conditioner or heaters.

Fertilizer- Some Kokes will benefit from liquid fertilizer added to the water. The fertilizer requirement is mentioned at the back as per the plant.

Plants do outgrow Kokedama - Every plant eventually outgrows its pot. Initially, the plant can be trimmed, however if roots start growing through the moss, it is a clear indication to repot. You can simply plant the ball, twine and all into ground.