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
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Calathea |
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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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