Calathea makoyana
Peacock plant |
CalatheaVARIETIES: Peacock plant - C. makoyana MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 1-2 feet SUBSTRATE: 1 part peat moss or leaf mold, 1 part perlite or vermiculite, 1 part sharp sand and ½ part well-rotted or dried cow manure. Otherwise, use potting soil formulated for African violets. LIGHT: Prefers indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight. Or where only artificial light is available, be sure to provide at least 400 foot-candles. TEMPERATURE: Night = 65 - 70°F (18 - 21°C) Day = 75 - 85°F (24 - 29°C) WATERING: Keep soil moist HUMIDITY: Do best in a terrarium. Humidity is best at 50%. To reach this, place the pot in a tray with pebbles and water so that the pot doesn't sit the water but evaporation will increase the humidity directly around the plant. FERTILIZING: Wait 3 months to fertilize new plants, Mature plants - fertilize every 2 weeks with standard house-plant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength. REPOTTING: Divide roots and repot during early spring. |
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