Calathea Crocata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea Crocuta, commonly known as the Eternal Flame Plant, is a flowering plant in the Marantaceae family native to Brazil. Its orange and yellow flowers are slightly elevated above the leaves, making it stand out. This plant also received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as a houseplant.
Common Name |
Eternal Flame Plant, Saffron-coloured Calathea
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Goeppertia crocata
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea Crocata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea Crocata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea Crocata needs water once every
10 days in 1.2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea Crocata needs about 0.3 L per 10 days. |
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Calathea Crocata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea Crocata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Calathea Crocata prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Calathea Crocata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea Crocata. |
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Suitability in pots |
6L
Calathea Crocata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 6L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea Crocata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea Crocata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Orange
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea Crocata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
Patio And Containers
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Calathea Crocata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea Crocata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Calathea Crocata Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea Crocata plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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