Peacock plant
Calathea makoyana
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How to care
Calathea makoyana, also known as the Peacock Plant, is a tropical houseplant known for its striking foliage with intricate patterns. It thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good drainage. Calathea makoyana appreciates high humidity, so consider misting or using a humidifier.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 5 – 10
Preferred soil
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
11
4.4°C – 10°C
113
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
- Purple
- Variegated
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- White
Other names
- Cathedral windows
Taxonomy
- Order
- Zingiberales
- Family
- Marantaceae
- Genus
- Goeppertia