Calathea Crocata (Eternal Flame Plant) — H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Calathea Crocata bloom again every year? Yes, it generally blooms once or twice a year depending on care conditions — sufficient indirect light, high humidity, and regular fertilization in spring encourage the bracts to reappear.
Why do the leaves of my Calathea Crocata have brown edges? Browning edges are almost always caused by hard water or dry air — switch to filtered or rainwater and increase ambient humidity by misting 2 to 3 times a week.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Velvety dark green foliage • 🌸 Spectacular bright orange flowers • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø14 cm
Calathea Crocata, also called Flame Plant, is a unique plant in the Calathea genus — the only variety to produce flowers: spectacular bright orange bracts that emerge above velvety dark green foliage with a deep purple underside. A standout piece in our Calathea collection.
Native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Calathea crocata naturally grows in humid, shaded undergrowth. Like all Calatheas, its leaves fold at night and unfold during the day — a fascinating movement linked to the life cycles of indoor plants. Non-toxic to pets and children.
Which Calathea variety to choose?
The Calathea genus offers a great diversity of patterns and textures — here is how Calathea Crocata stands out from other varieties in the catalog:
- Calathea Crocata (this plant) — velvety dark green foliage, purple underside, spectacular bright orange flowers. The only variety with colorful flowering.
- Calathea Warscewiczii — velvety dark green foliage with drawn patterns, purple underside, majestic posture. The velvety version without flowering.
- Calathea Ornata — dark green leaves striped with very graphic pink. The most elegant pink version.
- Calathea Majestica 'Princeps' — elongated dark green leaves with spectacular pink stripes, purple underside. The royal and graphic version.
- Calathea Orbifolia — large round leaves with very bright silver stripes. The XXL silver version.
- Calathea Makoyana — leaves with complex stained glass effect patterns, purple underside. The artistic version.
- Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis' — elongated leaves spotted with dark green on a light green background. The elongated graphic version.
Exposure & location
The Calathea Crocata thrives in Partial shade — soft, consistent indirect light is enough to maintain its foliage and encourage flowering. The light-humidity balance is the key to success with all Calatheas.
- Exposure: Partial shade to soft indirect light — avoid direct sun that burns and fades the velvety leaves.
- Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, or bright bathroom without direct sunlight.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining — universal potting soil mixed with perlite.
A bright bathroom is an ideal location — the natural humidity after showers suits Calathea Crocata perfectly and extends its flowering period.
Watering & care
Calathea Crocata is sensitive to water quality — lime causes brown spots on the edges of the velvety leaves. Preferably use filtered water or water left to rest overnight, as recommended in our complete watering guide.
- Watering: moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, slightly reduced in winter.
- Water: preferably non-calcareous water — filtered or rainwater to avoid brown edges.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: prefers 60–70% humidity — mist regularly or place near other plants.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their velvety texture — dust accumulates in the fibers and dulls the deep dark green of the foliage.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its bright orange flowers and velvety dark green foliage, the Calathea Crocata is the only Calathea to bring a true touch of floral color to indoor tropical arrangements.
- Create a trio of movement plants by pairing the Calathea Crocata with a Maranta Leuconeura Fascinator and a Calathea Warscewiczii — three plants from the same family that fold their leaves at night, three very different foliage types in the same green and purple tones.
- Place it in a bathroom or bright living room in the white relief ceramic decorative pot Ø13.5 cm — the matte white contrasts beautifully with the bright orange flowers.
- Pair it with a Guzmania Hope and a Vriesea Elan — three tropical plants with colorful bracts that create a floral composition without cut flowers, durable and graphic.
- For a graphic composition in warm tones, pair it with an Anthurium Red in the gray Borneo basket Ø14 cm — the neutral gray of the natural fiber highlights the orange and red tones of both blooms.
Verdeia tips
- Maintain high humidity: this is the most important factor to prolong flowering and prevent browning of leaf edges — mist 2 to 3 times a week or place a humidifier nearby in winter.
- Use non-calcareous water: lime causes persistent brown spots on the edges of the velvety leaves — switch to filtered or overnight-set water if your water is calcareous.
- Repot every 2 years in spring: in a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining substrate — properly done, repotting restarts growth and encourages the production of new floral bracts.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Calathea crocata
- Common name: Eternal flame plant
- Origin: tropical forests of Brazil
- Height at delivery: H40 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø14 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–50 cm indoors
- Exposure: Partial shade to soft indirect light
- Watering: moderate — substrate slightly moist, non-calcareous water
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care: moderate — ideal for starting with Calatheas
- Toxicity: non-toxic to pets and children
- Decorative style: colorful / unique / urban jungle
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Flowering and foliage density naturally vary depending on light and humidity conditions.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.