Calathea crocata
Calatheas
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Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Description
Calathea is a genus of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials, native to tropical Central and South America, and the West Indies. Cultivated for their attractive leaves that are often patterned and red on the underside. Popular houseplants, or where hardy, Calathea is useful for a border.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Blooming
Blooms small flowers, in pairs. However, flowers are normally not produced in cultivation.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Growth
Grows best with partial shade, or bright indirect/filtered light. Prefers high humidity, draft-free conditions, and a constant temperature. Where Calathea is not hardy, raise plants indoors as houseplants, or in a warm or temperate greenhouse. In warmer areas, Calathea works great in a border or grown among other shrubs.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Planting
Conduct division of the clumps in spring. Make sure to provide plants with warm, humid conditions until they have re-established.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Pest
Prone to damage by aphids, mealybugs, bud mites, and spider mites. Also watch out for flouride toxicity and fungal and bacterial leaf spots. Another problem is leaf necrosis which commonly arises in low humidity.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Interesting facts
Young plants are known to have a different foliage size and color from mature plants. Because the leaves are so large and strong, they are often used to make containers. Most famous are the rice containers sold by villagers in Thailand.
Calatheas (Calathea crocata) - Soil and irrigation
Does well in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Soilless or soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water freely during active growth, moderaterly in winter. Be sure to pot on in late spring each year.
