Calathea crocata is a basket marantine species that impresses above all with its beautiful flowers. The care is complex. Only if you meet all the requirements of the basket marante will it be a real eye-catcher in the living room with its leaf decorations and orange flowers.
How do I properly care for the Calathea crocata?
Caring for the Calathea crocata requires attention: use low-lime, slightly warmed water, never let it dry out, choose a partially shaded location, fertilize monthly and maintain temperatures between 20-25 degrees in summer and not below 18 degrees in winter.
How do you water Calathea crocata correctly?
The root ball must never dry out completely but must not become too wet either. Water the basket marante thoroughly, always pouring off excess water straight away.
Mist the leaves more often to increase humidity.
When watering, only use low-lime water that is slightly warmed.
What should you pay attention to when fertilizing?
Don't fertilize too much. Monthly doses of liquid fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon) are sufficient. During the winter months, reduce or stop fertilizing altogether.
Are you allowed to prune Calathea crocata?
Calathea crocata tolerates pruning well. You can cut off brown, dried leaves and faded flowers at any time.
When should you repot the basket marante?
As soon as the old pot is completely rooted, you should repot Calathea crocata. The best time for this is spring.
What temperatures should there be at the location?
In summer the temperatures should be between 20 and 25 degrees. In winter they must not fall below 18 degrees.
What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
Illnesses are rare and arise primarily from poor care or an incorrect location. If roots or trunks rot, it is usually due to waterlogging.
If the leaves change color, the plant is receiving too little or too much water, is in a drafty location or is being fertilized too well.
Pests mainly occur when the humidity is too low. Pay attention to:
- Spider mites
- Aphids
- Thrips
Do you have to overwinter Calathea crocata?
Calathea crocata grow throughout the room. The basket marante is not winter hardy and cannot tolerate temperatures below 15 degrees. Even in winter it shouldn't fall below 18 degrees.
In winter, reduce the amount of watering slightly and fertilize less or not at all.
Tip
Like all basket marant, the Calathea crocata appreciates a partially shaded location. You don't get direct sunlight. In the flower window you should shade them so that the leaves do not burn.