Air Purifying Plants, All Plants, Indoor Plants, Living room plants, Office Plants
Calathea Makoyana, Peacock Plant
Calathea Makoyana, Peacock Plant
About Calathea makoyana
The Calathea Makoyana or Peacock Plant as it is more commonly known is a wonderful plant that can be known to grow up to 2ft in height when cared for correctly.
The Peacock Plant is a tall, slender plant that with the right care can become a colorful house plant for your collection. The Peacock plant has all the elegance and beauty of a Peacock’s tail.
The leaves are pale green with a dark green feathered effect from the middle of the leaf to the outer edges.
Plant Specifications
Common Name | Calathea Peacock |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 2 ft |
Flower Colour | Not defined |
Bloom Time | Not defined |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Calathea Planting And Care
Sunlight
- It grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
- Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
- Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
- During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
- keep away from the AC Vents.
- Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
- Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
- Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
- Keep the plant in indirect light.
- Do not repot immediately after receiving it.
Special feature of Calathea
Beautiful house plant with long striped leaves. It is also an air purifier plant.
Ornamental uses of Calathea
Disclaimer : The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
Categories: Air Purifying Plants, All Plants, Indoor Plants, Living room plants, Office Plants
Based on 0 reviews
0.0 overall
0
0
0
0
0
Be the first to review “Calathea Makoyana, Peacock Plant” Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a review.
Related products
-
All Plants, Indoor Cactus & Succulents, Indoor Plants
Christmas Cactus, Schlumbergera – Succulent Plant
-42%All Plants, Indoor Cactus & Succulents, Indoor PlantsChristmas Cactus, Schlumbergera – Succulent Plant
0 out of 5(0)Product Contains:
Sr No. Product Name 1 Christmas Cactus 2 Terracotta Pot/ Plastic Pot SKU: n/a -
All Plants, Fruit Plants, Indoor Plants, Medicinal Plants, Outdoor Plants
Bel Tree, Bilva Patra, Bel Patra ( Grown through seeds ) – Plant
-37%All Plants, Fruit Plants, Indoor Plants, Medicinal Plants, Outdoor PlantsBel Tree, Bilva Patra, Bel Patra ( Grown through seeds ) – Plant
Rated 5.00 out of 5(1)Product Contains:
- Bel Patra Plant
- Plastic Pot/ Terracotta Pot
SKU: n/a -
All Plants, Air Purifying Plants, Indoor Plants, Money Plants, Plants absorb CO2 at Night, Plants by location, Plants for bathroom, Plants for bedroom, Study table plants, Table top plants
Money Plant Marble Prince, Scindapsus n joy – Plant
-46%All Plants, Air Purifying Plants, Indoor Plants, Money Plants, Plants absorb CO2 at Night, Plants by location, Plants for bathroom, Plants for bedroom, Study table plants, Table top plantsMoney Plant Marble Prince, Scindapsus n joy – Plant
Rated 5.00 out of 5(1)Product Contains
Sr No. Item name 1 Money plant marble prince plant 2 Terracotta Pot / Plastic Pot SKU: n/a
There are no reviews yet.