{"product_id":"calathea-makoyana-rattlesnake-plant","title":"Calathea makoyana (Rattlesnake Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea lancifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly called the \u003cstrong\u003eRattlesnake Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most resilient and beginner‑friendly members of the prayer‑plant family. The short version: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s a long‑leafed, wavy, spotted Calathea that tolerates Yakima’s dryness better than most but still thrives with clean water and steady humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Care Requirements (Yakima‑friendly guidance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium to bright indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles lower light better than most Calatheas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid direct sun — it fades the spotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the \u003cstrong\u003etop 1–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e dries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003efiltered, distilled, or rainwater\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent brown edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but not soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elight, airy mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: potting soil + perlite + coco coir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoots need oxygen; dense soil causes drooping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003cstrong\u003e65–80°F (18–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid cold drafts — leaf curling begins around \u003cstrong\u003e60°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003e50–70%\u003c\/strong\u003e, but tolerates Yakima’s 30–40% better than most prayer plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small humidifier or grouping plants helps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🐾 Pet Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon‑toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e to cats and dogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4in","offer_id":47707042480317,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6in","offer_id":47707042513085,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/calathea-makoyana-rattlesnake-plant","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}