Haplocorema Ekor Merak

Haplocorema Ekor Merak is a plant species noted for its distinctive large, oval-shaped foliage. The leaves have a striking appearance, with dark green stripes running from the midrib across emerald green backgrounds, giving them a vibrant, decorative look.

Description
The foliage is large and oval-shaped.

Leaves feature dark green colored stripes prominently from the midrib on an emerald green background.

This visual pattern resembles a peacock’s tail (“Ekor Merak” translates as “Peacock Tail” in Malay/Indonesian), highlighting its ornamental appeal.

Caring
Generally requires bright, direct sunlight for about 6 hours daily to thrive well.

Requires watering sparingly and allowing soil to dry out between watering, suitable for plants native to seasonally dry tropical climates.

Moderate humidity is beneficial, and the plant tolerates seasonal dry spells without issue.

Pruning should be done during dormant seasons to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged parts.

Adaptability
Adaptable to a range of soil types but prefers well-draining loamy soil to prevent root rot.

Can tolerate moderately dry conditions, seasonal dry periods, and moderate humidity.

Thrives best in moderate temperatures around 25°C (77°F).

Growing Conditions
Soil: Prefers loose, well-draining loamy soil with pH around 6.5.

Light: Requires bright direct sunlight (about 6 hours per day).

Temperature: Prefers warm conditions typically around 25°C.

Watering: Water sparingly; the soil must dry out almost fully between waterings.

Fertilizer: Balanced fertilizers (10-10-10) applied every 4-6 weeks during growing season.

Repotting: Needs repotting every 2-3 years with fresh soil for nutrient replenishment.

Propagation: By seeds or cuttings, best done in the growing season using rooting hormone for cuttings.