{"product_id":"calathea-crocata-eternelle-flamme","title":"Calathea crocata (Eternal Flame) — H40-45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"calathea-crocata\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🔥 Bright orange inflorescences • 🌿 Wavy dark green foliage • 🌑 Shade to partial shade • 💨 High humidity • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea crocata\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed \u003cem\u003eEternal Flame\u003c\/em\u003e, raises bright orange inflorescences above its foliage, with rigid bracts that evoke a flame. Its dark green leaves with wavy edges have deep purple undersides. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehumid understory of Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, it holds a special place among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calathea\"\u003eCalatheas\u003c\/a\u003e in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is this flowering: it is the only Calathea cultivated for its flowers rather than solely for its foliage. The orange bracts last for several weeks on the plant and return each year if the plant receives sufficient humidity. In return, its foliage is more understated than that of variegated varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-calathea\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Calathea should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Calathea genus includes foliage in many different forms — here is how to place crocata among the varieties in the collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea crocata\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — wavy dark green leaves and bright orange inflorescences. The only variety cultivated for its flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-fusion-white\"\u003eCalathea 'Fusion White'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — asymmetrical cream-white and green patches, with purple undersides. The rarest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very broad, round leaves striped with silvery green. The most imposing variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-plante-paon-tropicale-14cm-21cm\"\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light green peacock-feather pattern on a cream background. The most graphic variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-medallion-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea Medallion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — round leaves with purple undersides and silver veins. The most colorful variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-insignis\"\u003eCalathea lancifolia 'Insignis'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, narrow, spotted leaves, also known as the rattlesnake plant. The most slender variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-zebrina-plante-zebree\"\u003eCalathea zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — velvety foliage striped with deep green. (H80 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The tallest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAn understory plant, crocata grows beneath the tree canopy in its natural habitat and cannot tolerate direct sun, which fades the leaf blade and burns the edges within a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered indirect light to partial shade — north-facing window, or east- and west-facing windows with a sheer curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e bathroom, bedroom, living room away from windows — away from radiators and drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C — minimum 16 °C, highly sensitive to cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and rich in organic matter — potting soil for green plants mixed with coco coir and perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bathroom is the ideal location for this species: shower steam naturally maintains the humidity level it needs, without daily misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCrocata requires a consistently slightly moist substrate, never waterlogged or completely dry. Air humidity, much more than watering, determines the condition of the leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — as soon as the surface of the substrate begins to dry, approximately twice a week in spring and summer, once a week in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft water is essential — filtered, rainwater, or water left to stand for 24 hours, at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% minimum — daily misting, or place the pot on a bed of moist clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes, saucer emptied after every watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/nettoyer-faire-briller-feuillage\"\u003edusting with a damp cloth\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the leaf blade glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for flowering plants, diluted by half, once a month from April to September only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBrown, brittle leaf edges indicate air that is too dry or hard water, never a lack of watering: the substrate may be perfectly moist while the problem persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe orange of the bracts is a rare color indoors, standing out all the more against a neutral or dark background. The deep green foliage, more understated than that of variegated Calatheas, leaves the spotlight to the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a shared humid corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-plante-paon-tropicale\"\u003eCalathea orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with broad striped leaves — the same humidity needs, with two complementary foliage scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-prayer-plant\"\u003eMaranta 'Fascinator'\u003c\/a\u003e with bright red veins beside it — the same botanical family, the same humidity requirements, and a warm color echo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the orange,\u003c\/strong\u003e place the pot in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-mayk-lead-d20\"\u003eMayk Lead anthracite decorative pot Ø20 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a brushed metal finish — the dark grey provides the most effective backdrop for a warm, saturated colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a softer look,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-gabriel-rond-blanc-ceramique-14cm\"\u003eGabriel matt white decorative pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/a\u003e with a honeycomb texture exactly matches the diameter of the growing pot and brightens the overall look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis size can be placed on a low cabinet, a console table, or a bathtub ledge; at eye level, the upright orange bracts above the foliage are best appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the flower stem at the base once it has faded:\u003c\/strong\u003e the orange bracts dry out after several weeks and unnecessarily drain the plant if left in place. A clean cut flush with the foliage redirects energy toward new shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup it with other tropical plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e several plants gathered together create a humid microclimate through evapotranspiration. This is the most effective way to maintain the 60% humidity it needs, much more so than occasional misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide the clump when repotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant spreads through basal offsets. Separating them in spring with a few roots allows you to obtain a second plant and keep the mother plant well aerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGoeppertia crocata\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eCalathea crocata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eternal Flame, Orange Calathea\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e humid understory forests of Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H40-45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 60 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered indirect light to partial shade, never direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e limescale-free, filtered, or left to stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% minimum, daily misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, humus-rich, and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, upright clumping habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green wavy leaves with purple undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright bright orange bracts, lasting several weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e demanding in terms of humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Urban jungle \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the number of flower stems, the intensity of the orange, and the waviness of the leaves naturally vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278099849481,"sku":"53509","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_3a7b0bea-8b47-4a53-9424-8296dd952a2c.jpg?v=1787750086","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-crocata-eternal-flame","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}