saffron-coloured calathea
Also known as: Eternal Flame plant
A compact perennial to 25cm, with ovate green leaves feathered grey-green above and reddish beneath, and orange-red flowers borne in a short, erect spike of orange bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- saffron-coloured calathea (Goeppertia crocata)
- Genus
- Goeppertia
- Family
- Marantaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of saffron-coloured calathea
Distribution map
Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of saffron-coloured calathea
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saffron-coloured calathea care guide
- Maintain evenly moist soil, mist leaves to boost ambient humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Maintain evenly moist soil, mist leaves to boost ambient humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak tropical foliage fertilizer every three weeks in growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite
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