Time for fresh soil: Calathea & Maranta Compost – 10 litres.
8.95 € ( 0.90 €/ l)
Best repotted in spring when new growth starts.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
Calathea crocata · Eternal flame
Goeppertia crocata (Syn. Calathea crocata)
Indoor
Partial shade
HouseplantMedium
What your Calathea crocata needs
In November: Reduced care
Has your Calathea crocata been in the same soil for more than a year?
Repotting
Feeding
Fertiliser is enough: Calathea fertiliser 250 ml.
11.95 € ( 47.80 €/ l)
Feed every 2–3 weeks.
Your Calathea crocata is resting now – start feeding again in March.
For several plants: Twin pack · 18.95 €.
Delivery time: In stock · 1–3 days (DE)
Incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
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Profile
Plant group
Flowering foliage plant for warm, humid rooms
Growth & habit
Clump-forming from short rhizomes; long-stalked leaves.
Foliage
Dark green, slightly wavy leaves with purple-red undersides.
Family
Prayer-plant family (Marantaceae)
Origin
Atlantic rainforest of Brazil (Bahia, Espírito Santo).
Height
About 50–85 cm tall and 30–40 cm wide.
Bloom
Bright yellow-orange bracts on long stems above the foliage in spring and summer, lasting up to three months.
Toxicity
Listed by NC State as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Ornamental, not for consumption.
Care calendar
Flowering / flower development
- Jan
- Feb
- MarIndicative season
- AprIndicative season
- MayIndicative season
- JunIndicative season
- JulIndicative season
- AugIndicative season
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Flower heads in spring and summer under suitable conditions, not guaranteed.
Guidance for Germany and Central Europe. Position, weather, species and cultivar shift these windows; indoor and container plants also depend on their winter conditions.
Your seasonal care plan
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Check moisture
Keep evenly slightly moist; check the surface before watering. Prefer soft water.
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Feed active growth
Months: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Feed only during growth, every 2–3 weeks according to the label. Follow the product dosage.
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Refresh the root space
Months: Mar · Apr · May
Repot in spring or when roots fill the pot; division is possible at the same time.
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Care through the darker months
Months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb
Keep bright, warm and humid, away from radiators. Water more sparingly and do not feed.
Highlighted months are guidance, not fixed dates. Observe the plant, root ball and weather; water, feed and repot according to actual need.
Seasonal care intensity
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Seasonal guidance for Germany. Needs depend on location, weather and species. Check moisture in winter too; these markers are not a feeding schedule.
Peak care
Active
Reduced care
Care tips
- Provide bright light without direct sun, warmth (about 18–27 °C) and high humidity.
- Keep the medium evenly moist but not wet.
- Use rain or demineralised water if your tap water is hard.
Fruit & seeds
Fruit and seed formation
Seed rarely forms indoors.
Harvest and use
Not a food crop.
Plant knowledge at a glance
Position, benefits & character
Position & soil
Bright to partial shade without direct sun, warm and humid. Avoid cold draughts and dry radiator air.
Distinctive features
The orange structures are bracts; the true tubular flowers sit between them.
Benefits
One of the few calatheas grown for its showy flower heads.
Partners & symbioses
Group with other humidity-loving houseplants to raise local humidity.
Pruning & growth habit
Clump-forming from short rhizomes; long-stalked leaves.
1. Spent flower stems
Cut spent flower heads at the base.
Nursery forms
This overview explains nursery supply forms. It does not indicate current availability in the GREEN24 shop.
Container-grown
Common formRooted potted plant; check firm stalks, healthy pale roots and clean leaf undersides.
Young plant
Common formSmall young plants develop into larger specimens with suitable light and warmth.
Propagation & grafting
Propagation
Divide when repotting; each division needs roots and several leaves.
Grafting
Not grafted; division is the usual method.
Species & cultivars
Goeppertia crocata 'Tassmania'
Orange flower heads, red leaf undersides.
Goeppertia crocata 'Candela'
Light orange bracts.
Goeppertia crocata 'Ventura'
Pale yellow flower heads.
Pests & diseases
These signs support an initial assessment. Different causes may look alike; choose a treatment only after identifying the problem.
Spider mites and mealybugs
Check leaf undersides in dry air.
Curling leaves
A sign of dry air or a dry root ball.
Brown leaf tips
Often caused by hard or fluoridated water; use soft water.
Hardiness · USDA
Warm indoor cultivation all year
Frost-tender. Keep indoors all year in Germany; the USDA zone applies only to outdoor growing in warm climates.
- Goeppertia crocata
- USDA 10a–11bNC State USDA range for outdoor cultivation in a warm climate.
USDA zones describe long-term average winter extremes. Containers, young plants, wet soil, wind and late frost need separate consideration.
Understand USDA zones and maps →A closer look
Botanical features vary with age, species and cultivar.