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Among domestic plants, the Peacock Maranta (Calathea makoyana) stands out for its beauty and size. Its leaves blend several shades, like a peacock's tail, hence its name. To learn more about this species, the Your House talked with plant specialist Angela Cristina, of the Flor de Camomyla page.
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To keep your suntan strong and healthy, it is important to follow a care routine.
- Environment: According to the expert, marantas are plants that "like half-shade", so "don't leave them in direct contact with the sun, because their leaves will burn".
- Ideal climate: It's not only direct sun that hurts the peacock marten, Angela explains that "you have to protect your marten well during the winter". She also gives a hint: "this plant likes fog, an air not so hot and not so cold".
- Substrate: As to this, the specialist clarifies that this plant prefers a "sandy substrate, looser and that keeps the leaves moist". She advises the use of "good quality substrates".
- Seedlings: "And she goes on to say "that you need to divide the clumps, because this is the most appropriate way to grow seedlings".
- Pruning: Pruning is simple, the gardener says that it is necessary to "take about five minutes a day to check the condition of the leaves," because pruning should be done "on leaves that do not look healthy.
With these amazing tips, your little plant will thrive for a long time to come! So be sure to apply them in caring for your maranta.
Learn more about the peacock marten
Now, check out some illustrative videos that demonstrate in practice many of the tips mentioned above. Enjoy!
Interesting information and tips
In this video, the youtuber presents some of the history of the plant, with a focus on information involving the care of the plant at home. The content is very well articulated and covers several areas of cultivation of the species. Watch it!
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In this very well scripted vlog, the gardener exposes the main care that one should have with marantas. The information is diverse and you will certainly leave this video knowing more about your plant.
The maranta in its varieties
The highlight of this video is the diversity among the marantas! In addition, there are tips on how to care for the species. A must-see video!
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10 pictures of decoration with maranta-pavão to beautify your home
How about some images with great decoration ideas involving the peacock plant? Check them out!
1. the peacock marten is perfect to decorate your table
2. versatility makes it a great choice for various environments
3. the species is very popular in Brazilian homes
4. also suitable for corner spaces
5. your rest will be much more cheerful with an amaranth.
6. larger vases enhance your strength in the rooms
7. a moss ball is a great choice for a vase
8. how about a macramé for your little plant?
9. the pave marten goes with bolder items
10. bet on this plant to enchant your home!
After learning about this very special species, you probably have a lot of ideas for decorating. Also check out Pleomeles, another great indoor decorative plant!
