An attractive foliage plant with bronze green foliage and showy golden-orange flowers on erect flower stalks. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Calathea crocata
An attractive foliage plant with bronze green foliage and showy golden-orange flowers on erect flower stalks
Additional information
| Generic | Calathea |
|---|---|
| Species | crocata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | gold |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Marantaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with rain water, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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