Introducing Constance the Calathea Crocata: The Eternal Flame

I got another plant! My mum bought me Constance – a Calathea Crocata, also known as Eternal Flame – for my birthday. I now have three calatheas and they are each stunningly individual and unique. Calathea Crocatas have beautiful golden flowers and it is such a unique addition to my plant family.

How do you care for Calathea Crocata?

Light: This beautiful plant needs bright, indirect light, but not direct sun (as with other calatheas). I am trialling Constance in my bedroom which gets bright light but it is diffused by a window covering I have up. I’ll have to keep an eye to check the light isn’t too bright.

Water: Keep the soil moist but not overwatered. Also calatheas are sensitive to hard water so try using filtered water or leaving tap water in your jug overnight before watering.

Humidity: Calatheas Crocatas need humidity so keep it well misted and in a room with good levels of humidity.

Fertilising: Like Callie, I plan to feed Rachel every month or so during the spring/summer.

What I love about Calathea Crocata: It definitely has the wow factor! When my mum sent me a picture of it, I was in awe of the beautiful golden flowers. I certainly haven’t seen a plant like this one before. I want it to have pride of place in my living room but because of its specific needs I may have to keep it in a room where I won’t see it as much like my bedroom.

Do you have a Calathea Crocata? Do you have any advice or do anything differently? I’d love to hear.

Aggie the Aglanoema

Callie the Calathea

Mary the Monstera

Sally and Sandy Schefflera

Alice the Alocasia

Roberta the Rubber Plant

Rachel the Rattlesnake

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