Goeppertia (Calathea) makoyana - Peacock Plant
Regular price $15.00This plant is perfect as an indoor plant loving bright indirect light and warmth. This calathea was recently reclassified from Calathea to Geoppertia. It has dark green oval shaped markings and leaf edge over a light green leaf. The underside of the leaf shows the same markings in maroon. The stunning leaves in this genera have earnt the name Peacock plant. The leaves open in the day to the sun and close up at night. Plants in this family are know as Prayer Plants as a result.
Shop all Geoppertia or learn more about this genus here or family grouping here
Current Pot Size: 80mm
Synonyms: Calathea makoyana, Peacock Plant, Prayer Plant
Light: Bright Indirect to Full shade, Categories 4-5 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Best watered with rain water or distilled water as salts and minerals can build up and cause brown leaf edges, while its not necessary for every water it helps flush excess salt from the soil. Don't over water, they like to dry out slightly between waterings. Water when top 1-2 inches of soil is dry.
Maintenance: Don't place next to a draught, use preventative fungal treatment spray on the leaves.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.
