Calathea crocata, commonly called Eternal Flame Plant belongs in the Marantaceae family and is only one of 300 different species of Calatheas. With proper care, the tropical plant adds a splash of indoor color with its lush foliage and bright orange-yellow blooms resembling a flame, thus its common name.
Care:
- Grow Calathea crocata plants in a rich, well-drained soil situated in a humid environment with indoor temperatures ranging between 65°F to 80°F.
- Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry and fertilize monthly.
- Grow Calathea crocata in a fertile, lightweight potting mix that contains some peat.
- Don’t use a straight potting soil as many times the mixture is too heavy and retains too much water leading to rot.
- For the best growth, color and production of flowers, situate your Eternal Flame Plant in a location indoors receiving bright indirect light.
- A south-facing window generally produces too much direct sunlight, but using an east-, west-, or north-facing window is an ideal location.
- However, during winter, it can endure a bit more light than during the hot summer months when the sun is more intense.
- Calathea crocata grows best with regular applications of water, especially during the warm growing seasons of spring and summer.
- Irrigate when the top inch of soil becomes dry, using enough water so that it runs from the pot’s bottom drain holes.
- This will amount to around once weekly.
- In winter, you may only have to water every two weeks
- It’s very important to use the correct type of water, as Eternal Flame Plants are very sensitive to water types and can suffer brown or burned leaves, if watered incorrectly. Water types that cause problems include:
- Hard water
- Soft water
- Fluoridated water
- Cold water
- Water of poor quality
- If you have hard, soft or fluoridated water, allow it to sit out at room temperature overnight before using.
- However, you can directly use distilled water or rainwater collected from the garden.
- Eternal Flame Plant isn’t a big feeder but will benefit with fertilizer applied every other month during the growing seasons of spring through summer.
- The plant goes through a dormant period (growth slows) during winter, so there’s no need to fertilize.
Pot Size(cm): 14
Height(cm): 40-50
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*Pot seen in the photograph will not be provided with the plant. Plant will be delivered in a plastic pot from the nursery*
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