How to tend a Calathea makoyana

Also known as: Calathea makoyana É.Morren, Calathea olivaris hort. ex G.Nicholson, Maranta iconifera Hort.Bull., Maranta olivaris Hort.Veitch., Phyllodes mackoyana (É.Morren) Kuntze, Maranta makoyana (É.Morren) Anon.

Watering

Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter

Sunlight

Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil

Fertilizer

Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Marantaceae, Calathea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in winter, white flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color black green and white, pale green or light yellow in mixture
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