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Goeppertia makoyana x 'Peacock' ( Calathea)

$19.98

Plant Pot Size: 1 Quart (13cm / 5.1")

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Calathea makoyana, commonly called peacock plant or cathedral windows is native to eastern Brazil. It is named for its striking foliage that purportedly resembles the beauty of a peacock’s tail. It is a compact species that typically grows to 1-2’ tall. It features reddish-stemmed, broad-oval leaves (to 12” long) with pale cream backgrounds and oval dark green designs and striping. Dark green markings are pinkish-purple on the leaf reverses. Purple and white flowers are somewhat insignificant and rarely appear on indoor plants.


Genus name comes from the Latin word calathus meaning basket in reference to the inflorescence looking like a basket of flowers. Pet friendly.

GROWING ZONES

10-12

MATURE WIDTH

1'

MATURE HEIGHT

1'-2'

BLOOM TIME

Insignificant flowers

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Medium bright indirect light

  • What To Due Upon Arrival

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    When your new plant arrives, we have a few recommendations: first, immediately open the box, remove the plant from the box, remove the protective sleeve, and water the well. Allow your new friend to acclimate to its new environment for a few weeks before you repot it. 

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  • Planting and Care

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    With few exceptions, most people want to put their new plant in a beautiful new pot. Here are a few tips for the majority of plants ( unless otherwise noted). 

    * When your plant arrives, wait a few weeks to allow it to acclimate. This will mitigate the shock.  

    * When it is time to replant, use a good quality soil. One that is low in peat and high in perlite is suggested. I recommend Purple Cow Potting Soil. 

    *When removing from the grow pot, be sure to open the roots  up so they can expand in there new pot. 

    * Be sure to not plant too deep. Leave 1/4" of the top of soil the plant is growing in above the new soil line. This will prevent soil accumulating around the stems and suffocation. 

    * Water deeply. Remember that this watering is not just for drinking , but to eliminate air pockets.  

    * Use a water soiable fertilizer every 2 weeks ( unless stated otherwise).

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