Calathea makoyana

Description

Calathea makoyana, commonly known as the peacock plant, is native to the steamy, tropical floor of south eastern Brazilian forests, so it likes lot of humidity and diffused, dappled light.

WATERING

In S/S water when the top surface of the soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 10%. Mist daily.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2-4 weeks from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot roughly every 2 years. Use a well draining house plant compost.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.