Calathea Makoyana - The Peacock Plant
Calathea Makoyana is a popular houseplant that is known by several names such as peacock plant, wonderful plant and cathedral windows. It has the capability to grow up to 2ft in height when the conditions are right. Calathea Makoyana features the beauty and elegance of Peacock’s tail from which it gets it’s name ‘Peacock Plant’. Leaves of peacock plant are pale green in color and comes with a feathered effect which is of dark green color that starts from the center of the leaf and extends to it’s outer edges. As new leaves grow, older ones roll up reveling their pinkish red undersides. This enhances the beauty of the plant and gives it another splash of color.
TruKisan’s Healthy Plant Guide
Sunlight
Expose the plant to morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours. Make sure to protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it may damage its foliage.
Manure Application
During the main growing season feed the plant with organic manure once a month. Loosen the topsoil so it can uptake nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
When a plant outgrows from its current pot, re-pot the plant late evening and keep it in a shady area for 2 to 3 days. Then you can move the plant to its suitable climatic condition.
Watering
Water when topsoil i.e., 1-3 inches, feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly during the summer season and moderately in the winter and rainy seasons.
Soil
Make sure to well drain the soil and ensure that it is fertile rich in organic content.
Temperature & Harvest
Maintain the temperature between 16 to 24 degrees Celsius. You can harvest its leaves when they grow well and look fleshy.
Plant Protection
Get rid of the dead, infected, or damaged plant parts and dispose of them away from the planting area.
Plant Safety
Keep it away from small children, pets, extremely cold and hot areas. Avoid over-watering the plant especially when the pot does not have any drainage holes.
General Info
| Common Name | Cathedral Windows, Peacock Plant, Calathea Makoyana, Maranta Makoyana |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 2ft. |
| Bloom Time | Blooming time is between early June to August. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
| Sunlight | Natural sunlight is preferred |
| Soil | Soil that is rich in nutrients, moisture and well drained is recommended. You can use TruKisan’s potting mix to get the best results. |
| Temperature | 16 to 24 degree Celsius. |
| Fertilizer | Any organic fertilizer. We recommend using TruKisan’s organic fertilizers for best results. |
Initial Plant Care After Unboxing
Follow these steps for at least 1-2 weeks after receiving the plant at your location:
- Keep the plant in natural or indirect bright light.
- Poke your finger or a small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when topsoil i.e., 1 to 3 inches feels dry to touch.
- Do not re-pot the plant for a minimum of 2 weeks after receiving it.
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