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Yellow Leaves in Calathea Makoyana
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The Calathea Makoyana, known as the Peacock Plant, displays extraordinary oval leaves with intricate patterns of dark green feathering on a lighter green background, resembling peacock plumage
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Calathea Makoyana care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Calathea Makoyana. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves; prefers consistent, filtered light conditions
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Water
Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; water when top inch feels dry; always use distilled or rainwater to prevent mineral damage
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Fertiliser
Apply diluted balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during spring and summer; discontinue in fall and winter
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Symptoms to look for in Calathea Makoyana
- fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Calathea Makoyana
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
- fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Calathea Makoyana
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in Calathea Makoyana
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in Calathea Makoyana
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.