🌿 Calathea Makoyana – Peacock Plant
Bring a touch of the tropics into your home with the stunning Calathea makoyana, commonly known as the Peacock Plant. Named for its intricate, feather-like leaf patterns that resemble a peacock’s plumage, this elegant foliage plant is a true showstopper.
Its broad, oval leaves feature a soft lime-green background with bold, dark green markings and rich purple undersides—offering vibrant color from every angle. As part of the “prayer plant” family, its leaves move with the light, folding up at night and unfurling by day, adding dynamic movement to your space.
Perfect for indoor environments, the Peacock Plant thrives in medium to low indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, or grouped with other tropical plants. Best of all, it’s non-toxic to pets, so it's safe for homes with curious cats and dogs.
Whether you're an experienced plant collector or looking to elevate your indoor jungle, Calathea makoyana offers beauty, personality, and lush greenery all year round.
🏡 Environmental Preferences
Best Use: Indoor decoration, tabletop plant, shaded corners
Preferred Placement: Bathrooms, bedrooms, offices (high humidity + low light)
Container: Does well in pots with drainage holes
Air Purifying: Yes (removes certain VOCs)
🏡 Lifestyle & Decor Features
Air-Purifying Qualities: Helps improve indoor air quality
Stylish & Modern: Complements boho, tropical, and minimalist decor
Great for Indoor Gardening: A favorite in urban jungles and plant collections
Instagrammable Foliage: Popular among plant influencers and décor enthusiasts
🌱 Growth & Structure
Mature Height: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)
Mature Spread: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Color: Light green with dark green feathered markings; purple undersides
Leaf Pattern: Peacock-like (hence the name)
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