Peacock Calathea

 Calathéa makoyana, also known as cathedral windows or the Peacock plant.  Calathea symbolize new beginnings, making a wonderful gift for someone starting a new job, moving into a new home, or making any of life’s many fresh starts.  Calatheas are pet friendly and have a fun and decorative appearance for your home.  

 Plant Care Tips:

 Watering:

Peacock plants like medium moisture but not standing in water or soggy soil.Water with rainwater, filtered or bottled water at room temperature when they are partially dry (They don't like hard water). Check all the way around the plant for moisture levels using a moisture meter. When the topsoil starts to resemble a desert, it’s time to give your peacock plant a good drink! These beauties crave moist soil, so regular watering is key. Just remember, too much of a good thing can lead to root rot. Make sure your soil is well-drained and water whenever the top layer feels parched. 

 Lighting:

These  guys are technically a tropic plant in nature but they do not enjoy intense, direct sunlight.  You will see their colors start to fade and even the patterns on the leaves become distorted when getting too much light. Filtereed sunlight is best here but they also have a reputation for handling darker spaces well.  Although they may survive in a low light situation it is not ideal as they likely will not grow any, just subsist in that location.  Lighting on this one is tricky but also the key to growth. 

 Temperature:

Peacock plants thrive in warm and humid environments.  If the air is too dry you will likely see leaves starting to curl up.  Try a humidifier, bathroom area, or even a pebble tray to create that humidity. Keeping them at the right humidity also discourages any pests from trying to make a home on the plant.

 Soil Medium: