Calathea makoyana

This Peacock Plant could be mistaken for its Prayer Plant cousins, as they all belong to the same family, and all have a habit of folding their leaves upward at night. However, this calathea has precisely patterned, two-toned leaves that are generally green on top with reddish undersides, and can grow up to two feet tall and wide. The leaves are also larger than a maranta's foliage, averaging 10 to 12 inches long. Native to the Brazilian jungle, the Peacock Plant does best in a well-lit room out of direct sun, and away from air vents. Browning tips or edges on the leaves may indicate too dry an environment. Running a humidifier will solve the problem, or simply place the pot on a pebble-filled saucer with water only half way up. As is true of calatheas, this variety is totally pet-friendly.  

Common Name: Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows

Mature Size: 2 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top inch of soil is dry

Foliage Color: Variegated

Bloom Color:

Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors

Structure: Upright mound

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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