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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 22, 2010
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    The quickest way to get the compost drier is to replace some of the soil on the outside of the rootball with dry soil. If the soil has dried out already and the plant is still looking droopy, there is a good chance that the plant may have developed root rot while it was too wet. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

    Once the overwatering or root rot problem has been solved, it should perk back up.

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  • Answered by
    trambi07 on
    September 24, 2014
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    :) yub! same

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    September 22, 2014
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    That could be also. Peacock plant is of the genus Calathea, which is very similar to Maranta.

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    trambi07 on
    September 22, 2014
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    ^^ thanks ! so.. somebody tell me this is peacock plant

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 21, 2014
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    This looks like it might be a specie of Maranta, many of which are commonly grown as foliage houseplants. These are often called 'prayer plants', but the specie is known for the production of arrowroot. If your friend's plant is more of a tree than a small potted plant, it could be one used for agriculture rather than ornamental purposes. If you get in touch with a nearby botanical garden, they should be able to identify for you.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 1, 2017
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    We do not sell from our web site.

    Visit your local garden centers and greenhouse. This is a fairly common houseplant that will likely be found locally for purchase.
    You can also do a Google search for suppliers.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/calathea-zebra-houseplant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 11, 2018
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    Calathea do often bloom in the wild, but they tend not to bloom much indoors. There are some exceptions, such as the C. crocata species of calathea, which can produce beautiful orange colored flowers. Most of the other species of calathea plants just have bright, colorful green leaves with other colors (such as purple) on the underside of their leaves.
    You are doing everything right for your plant to bloom!

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 20, 2019
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    That can be normal stress damage. I would make sure to water only when the soil is completely dry down to about 3 inches or so, or even down to 1/3 of the way down that container between waterings. The damage should remain pretty stable.

    If it continues to worsen, then you can look at other things. Feeding it the proper fertilizers, and killing infections will be the next thing to look at.

    These articles will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/calathea-zebra-houseplant.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/peacock-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    March 24, 2020
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    This is caused by too little water. Keep the plant moist, but not wet. Do not allow wet feet.

    This article will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/calathea-zebra-houseplant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 27, 2020
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    This happens when they receive too much light. It can be tricky to find the balance between too much light and not enough.

    Just keep placing it in different areas for a few weeks each. Once you find a site that makes the new growth retain its color, then you can keep it there.

    Here is an article for more information on their care:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/calathea-plants/calathea-zebra-houseplant.htm

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