Temp:22-30℃
Soil: good aeration and water holding capacity; pH 6.0-6.5,EC<1.5
Water : Keep moist between watering & Water when soil is half dry, PH5.5-6.5,EC<0.3, RH 75%~85%
Major Pests:Mites, Mealybugs, Scale
Diseases:Leaf Spot
Light:
Within 15 days
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3000 -5000 lux
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The 1nd-4th month
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6000-7000 lux
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Four months later
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8000-10000 lux
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During winter it can be exposed under full sun accordingly.
Calathea makoyana (Peacock Plant) has glossy and leathery leaves that are broadly ovate to oblong, simple and margin, slightly wavy.
Top base is light green with bold and darker green blotches, venation and edging, whilst on the undersides, it’s marked in maroon or
reddish-purple tones.