- How do you water Calathea crocata correctly?
- What should be considered when fertilizing?
- Are you allowed to cut Calathea crocata?
- When should you repot the Korbmarante?
- What temperatures should prevail at the location?
- What diseases and pests do you need to watch out for?
- Do you need to overwinter Calathea crocata?
Calathea crocata is a species of basket marant that impresses with its beautiful flowers. The care is expensive. Only if you meet all the requirements of the basket marante will it be a real eye-catcher in the living room with its foliage and orange blossoms.
Calathea crocata only blooms if you take good care of it
How do you water Calathea crocata correctly?
The root ball should never dry out completely, but it shouldn't get too wet either. Pour the wicker thoroughly, always pouring off excess water immediately.
Spray the leaves more frequently to increase humidity.
For watering, only use low-calcium water that is slightly warmed.
What should be considered when fertilizing?
Don't fertilize too much. Monthly doses of a liquid fertilizer are sufficient. Reduce or stop fertilizing during the winter months.
Are you allowed to cut 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 Korbmarante?
As soon as the old pot is completely rooted, you should repot Calathea crocata. The best time for this is spring.
What temperatures should prevail 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?
Diseases are rare and are primarily caused by poor care or a wrong location. If the roots or trunk rot, it is usually due to waterlogging.
If the leaves change colour, the plant is getting too little or too much water, is in a drafty location or is being fertilized too well.
Pests mainly appear when the humidity is too low. Watch out for:
- spider mites
- aphids
- thrips
Do you need to overwinter Calathea crocata?
Grow Calathea crocata throughout the room. The Korbmarante is not hardy and does not tolerate temperatures below 15 degrees. Even in winter it should not fall below 18 degrees.
In winter, reduce the amount of water slightly and fertilize less or not at all.
tips
Like all basket marants, 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.