saffron-coloured calathea

How to Grow and Care for saffron-coloured calathea

saffron-coloured calathea · Goeppertia crocata
Also known as: Eternal Flame plant

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost with bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly

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Planting and Growing saffron-coloured calathea

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMaintain evenly moist soil, mist leaves to boost ambient humidity
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingWeak tropical foliage fertilizer every three weeks in growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost with bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly

How to Water saffron-coloured calathea?

Maintain evenly moist soil, mist leaves to boost ambient humidity

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for saffron-coloured calathea?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for saffron-coloured calathea?

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What Soil Is Best for saffron-coloured calathea?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for saffron-coloured calathea?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize saffron-coloured calathea?

Weak tropical foliage fertilizer every three weeks in growth

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How to Prune saffron-coloured calathea?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate saffron-coloured calathea?

Propagate by division in late spring

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How to Transplant saffron-coloured calathea?

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How to Care for saffron-coloured calathea in Winter?

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How to Plant saffron-coloured calathea?

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost with bright indirect or filtered light. Provide high humidity, draught-free conditions and a constant temperature of at least 16°C. Water moderately when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly

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How to Repot saffron-coloured calathea?

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How to Harvest saffron-coloured calathea?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of saffron-coloured calathea

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Attributes of saffron-coloured calathea

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginBrazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Goeppertia crocata
Genus
Goeppertia
Family
Marantaceae
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