Calathea Crocata - Indoor Plants | Plantshop.me

Calathea Crocata

SKU 2971

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AED 147

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30cm - 40cm

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White Ceramic Pot (Indoor)

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Plant Care

Watering

Water once a week or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop. Curly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.

Light

Bright indoor light or indirect sun. 6 hours to 8 hours

Temperature

Maintain temperatures between 18°C - 24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations. Consider giving your plant an occasional misting twice every week to maintain the optimum humidity level.

Repotting

Re-pot into a bigger pot as the plant grows. Once a year

Plant Bio

Calathea Crocata, also commonly known as the Eternal Flame due to its yellow flowers, will make a colorful and exotic addition to your home. This plant is native to Brazil and tropical America. Due to environmental damage it is hard to find in the wild nowadays.

It likes humidity and warmth. Not lower than 60ºF (16ºC). It will do well in a room temperature as long as there is a high level of humidity. The temperature in the room must be stable, and not change much.Eternal flame likes to have an even amount of water. It is especially important during the summer months, when it is warmer. The best for potting the Calathea Crocata is soil based potting compost with some peat moss (around 25%). Remember to allow the water to drain easily.Prune at the base, where the leaf meets the stalk. You can cut the brown edges of the leaves with scissors. They will grow back naturally. However, if your plant has a lot of half-brown leaves it might be a sign of over or under watering.

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