Prayer plants, including the peacock plants (Calathea Makoyana), are very popular indoor plants

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Peacock plants grow well in potting mediums that hold moisture but also drain well.

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Watering is a crucial step in the maintenance of peacock plants.

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Peacock plants prefer natural, gentle fertilizing procedures

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Spider mite infection is common in peacock plants.

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