Calathea crocata growing leaf plant of the genus Calathea also known as Pin-stripe calathea, Calathea crocata perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, grows in tropics climate or houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 12b+.
Calathea crocata leaves
Leaves color green-purple and white stripes, under the leaves can be in purple-black color the leaves in elliptic shape.
Flower color orange, flowers grow on stem in inflorescence the flower look like beehive the petals merge in the bottom.
Calathea crocata for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Calathea crocata growing and care:
Rain water, more than 15C, optimal temperature 18-25C
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
30-60cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Most of the year
General information about the flower
Beehive like orange flowers grow on stem in inflorescence the flower look like beehive the petals merge in the bottom
Scientific name:
Calathea crocata
