Calathea makoyana - Peacock Plant
Calathea makoyana - Peacock Plant
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This plant ships potted.
Commonly Known as: Peacock Plant, Prayer plant, Cathedral Windows
Care Information: These plants are popular among collectors. Indirect sunlight is best suited for this species. Direct sun will damage the leaves and low light will slow growth, so a bit of balance is required. Water thoroughly during the growing season then naturally reduce during winter. Good drainage is important. Use soil that holds moisture and drains well. A 2 part peat and 1 part sand or perlite mix will do the trick. Feed only during the growing season from April – October with a diluted liquid feed once every 2 weeks. Calatheas enjoy humidity in their natural climate. If you can try and raise the levels even if you just mist the plant or seat the pot on a tray of pebbles with water inside. When the humidity is low from dry air you may notice leaf tips browning. Repot once every 2 years. During spring is best.
Scientific Classification:
Family: Marantaceae
SubFamily:
Genus: Goeppertia
Origin: Brazil
Hardiness: Ideal temperatures required should be between 60ºF – 75ºF (15.5-24ºC). Avoid sudden drops that will affect growth and cold drafts.
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Shipping information
Shipping information
All plants are shipped bare-root unless otherwise noted. Orders ship Monday-Friday each week. Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to be processed. We ship within the USA and its outlying territories ONLY.
Plant Appearance & Sizing
Plant Appearance & Sizing
Plant sizing is based on the diameter of the nursery pot (2", 2.5", 3", 4" etc), not the plant itself. Plants may be slightly larger or smaller than the pot they are grown in, depending on availability or time of year. While we do our best to ship plants as similar to those pictured as possible, please keep in mind that all plants are unique from one to the next and display color, shape, and growth variation based on the current environment, time of year, and other contributing factors. Please note that we ship our plants as dry as possible in the fall and winter months to prevent root rot or freezing. They will plump back up after planting!
