6" Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake sans also called Golden Moss

also called Golden Moss

Surely appreciated by the native peoples of Mexico and Panama

A cold hardy brake fern from the forest

deep midribs giving a slightly folded aspect

So many colors

6" Calathea Lancifolia Rattlesnake sans also called Golden MossWell, there are two explanations for the Calathea Rattlesnake's name that we know of. There may be more. One is that the wild, dark green spots on smooth textured but wavy bumpy, pale green leaves resemble the skin of an exotic snake (probably poisonous). The other is that as a member of the Prayer plant family, Rattlesnake also folds up its leaves at night making praying hands, accompanied by a soft rustling sound that reminds one of a rattling snake