Eternal flame

Appearance

The upper sides of the Eternal Flame’s leaves are a metallic dark green with purple hues; the undersides are bronze-purple. As in most other Calathea varieties they have a puckered texture.

The flower spikes grow at the top of tall stems. The true flowers are orange-yellow with rose-red sepals, and are tubular in shape. They are almost hidden among the bright yellow-orange bracts, which form the most visible part of the flower head.

Naming

Common names are eternal flame of saffron-coloured calathea.

Uses

Ornamental house plant.