PEACOCK PLANT

Calathea

Most peacock plants are grown for their leaves. Calathea roseopicta leaves have red undersides.

HOW NOT TO KILL IT

LocationIt is a rainforest plant, so keep it in a warm room (60-68F / 16-20C). It needs humidity, so a bathroom can be ideal. Avoid rooms with sudden temperature fluctuations.

Light – Put it in partial shade or bright light. Keep It away from direct sun.

Watering + Feeding – From spring to fall, keep the potting mix (but not wet) at all times. Use distilled, filtered, or rainwater as these plants are sensitive to chemicals added to tap water. Make sure the pot drains well. Water more sparingly in winter. Feed once in spring, summer, and fall.

Care – To maintain humidity, set it on a pebble-filled tray of water, and mist daily. Grouping with other plants will also improve humidity. Wipe the leaves occasionally to keep them free of dust. Repot in spring.

DROOPY LEAVES?
This could be a sign of overwatering. Alternatively, your plant may be too cold or exposed to drafts.

SAVE IT – The potting mix should be moist, but not wet. Water sparingly in winter. Try moving your plant to a warmer, sheltered spot.

LEAF TIPS OR EDGES BROWN?
The air is probably too dry, you may have overfed your plant, or it may have overfed your plant, or it may be due to watering with hard water.

SAVE IT – Mist your plant daily and place it on a pebble-filled tray of water. Group it with other plants to distilled, filtered, or rainwater.

FADED OR SCORCHED LEAVES?
Your plant has probably been in direct sunlight

SAVE IT – Move it to a shadier place.

 



Leave a comment

Please note, comments must be approved before they are published