Rattlesnake Plant (Goeppertia insignis or formerly Calathea lancifolia) native to Hawaii, Florida, and California. It has the most unique visual with long, elegant foliage. And FYI! This plant can grow about 20 inches tall as houseplants in greenhouses. If you have this plant at home, you must be aware of possible signs that may lead to them being in the middle of specific problems. While it's hard for you to notice, I already compiled the five characteristics of Rattlesnake problems. I hope it can help your Rattlesnack to live happily and healthily!

• Leaf Color or Pattern Fading

  You must know already that Calathea lancifolia care takes work. This plant needs specific requirements for heat, light, and humidity. If you don't do well in their lighting, Rattlesnake plants notify you with color changes and pattern fading on their leaves. If they get too much direct sunlight, some green spots may appear. And when they get too little light, the vibrant spotted marking will fade.

  

• Limp or Rotting Stems

  Limps, rotting stems, or dropping leaves signify that your Ratllesnack is in trouble. These conditions could appear due to overwatering, despite cold temperatures or exposure to drafts, which can also cause them. When the temperature drops, giving the plant too much water can cause the stems to limp, and the roots can rot when sitting too much in the water. You can move the plant to a warmer space without fluctuating extreme temperatures.

• Brown Leaf Edges

  If you see brown leaf edges in your Rattlesnake plant, it shows that the plant needs more humidity in its environment. This could also be a result of using commercial leaf products. Additionally, you can also see curling-up foliage. To combat this problem, you can take a simple damp cloth to remove any dust or debris around the leaves and add humidity to the area where the plant lives.

  

• Yellow Leaves

  When your Rattlesnake plant turns yellow, spider mites must have invaded it. The fine webs they weave on the plant can identify these tiny pests. You can wash it with a strong stream of water or use insecticidal soap or neem oil.

  

• Brown, Mushy Roots

  A dying Rattlesnake plant shows that your Rattlesnake root may rot. It is often a result of overwatering that leads to brown, mushy roots and wilted leaves. To prevent this problem, you can ensure that your plant gets its best drainage system. It lets the soil partially dry between waterings. Please note that you may need to re-pot your affected plants with fresh soil after cutting away rotten roots. Or else it will take a lot of work to thrive.

Conclusion

The five signs above are the common Rattlesnake Plant problems you may experience while growing a Rattlesnake. I have completed each one with the prevention plan, so you and your Rattlesnack don't need to go through those problems.