Calathea Makoyana Peacock plant has gorgeous dramatic foliage with ruffled leaves It grows in an upright bushy form to about 24 inches tall With a few inexpensive tools you can have a happy Peacock plant

Calatheas enjoy a light well draining soil A mix of potting soil and perlite and peat Coir will keep the roots happy if well mixed with lighter soils

Calathea Makoyana will grow to the size of the pot with one or more rhizomes If you leave it to grow as a grouping of rhizomes in one pot you will need to find a pot that has a wider circumference and drainage They do not like to be overly root bound

Calatheas enjoy indirect light for best leaf variegation and optimal growth Shield the plant from strong direct light in summer south and west sunny windows

These plants love low mineral, soft acid water between 5.5 and 6 Ph Hard water high in minerals and salts will burn the leaves Water your plant when the soil is dry down an inch or so Calatheas enjoy even moisture in the soil, but never let it sit in soaking wet potting mix

Calatheas are happy at 40 to 60% humidity Although they can tolerate higher, do not let it drop under 40% Optimal temperatures for Calathea Makoyana are 65 degrees F. to 75 degrees F

For the best care your Makoyana plant leaves enjoy occasional washing This helps keep the stomata open for plant respiration Healthy leaves with a good clean surface are most able to resist pests Neem oil leaf shine and water is a good choice for leaf washing

Calatheas are especially susceptible to spider mites Stress by longterm poor watering practices, poor light, extreme temperatures and soil conditions are contributors to pests Keep your plants leaves clean to prevent pests from establishing a home

Propagation is best done through root division If the roots are heavily intertwined cut them as necessary with sharp sterile scissors or small pruners Pot the two plant sections in separate pots In 2 to 4 weeks the divisions should be settled and growing

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