Add a weak fertilizer dose to water every time you water the plant.
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Calathea Peacock plant, or Calathea veitchiana “Medallion”, is a small, strikingly beautiful herbaceous plant species from the forest floors of Ecuador.
Latin name
Calathea veitchiana “Medallion”
Pronunciation
(“kal-ah-THEE-ah vee-tchee-AH-nah”)
Common name
Peacock Plant
Origin
Ecuador
The patterned leaves are held on slender stalks and have a deep maroon undersides.
There are many species of Calathea (although some have been recently reclassified as Goeppertia) and almost all of them have strikingly patterned foliage. It is thought that in the dappled light of the forest floor, the patterns help camouflage the plants to make them harder to see by plant-eating animals.
Calathea makoyana is non-toxic to pets and humans. It is safe for cats, dogs, and children, making it a popular choice for households seeking beautiful, pet-friendly greenery.
caring for your plant
Light
Low to low-medium. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Watering
Keep moist, but not wet.
Pruning
Feeding
pest & diseases
Mealybugs are an occasional problem. Two-spotted spider mite can do considerable damage if the plant is kept too dry. Regular misting with tepid water will deter two-spotted mites.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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