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Calathea Crocata Tassmania problems — and how to fix them

Calathea Crocata Tassmania (Goeppertia crocata 'Tassmania') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.

Failure to bloom

Too little light or short days; provide bright indirect light and a cooler, darker rest period in autumn to trigger flowering.

Crispy brown leaf edges

Low humidity or mineral-laden tap water; raise humidity and switch to filtered or rainwater.

Rotting flowers

Water sitting on the bracts; keep the blooms dry and water at soil level only.

Drooping or curling leaves

Underwatering or dry air; keep soil evenly moist and humidity high.

Prevent calathea crocata tassmania problems before they start

Most calathea crocata tassmania issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:

Looking for calathea crocata tassmania in general rather than its problems? Read the full calathea crocata tassmania care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.

Calathea Crocata Tassmania problems — FAQ

Why is my calathea crocata tassmania failure to bloom?

Too little light or short days; provide bright indirect light and a cooler, darker rest period in autumn to trigger flowering.

Why is my calathea crocata tassmania crispy brown leaf edges?

Low humidity or mineral-laden tap water; raise humidity and switch to filtered or rainwater.

Why is my calathea crocata tassmania rotting flowers?

Water sitting on the bracts; keep the blooms dry and water at soil level only.

Why is my calathea crocata tassmania drooping or curling leaves?

Underwatering or dry air; keep soil evenly moist and humidity high.