Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is a stunning tropical indoor plant from the Marantaceae family, native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil. In its natural habitat it thrives beneath a dense forest canopy, making it a perfect indirect light plant for homes and offices. This calathea houseplant has earned devoted fans worldwide for its extraordinary patterned foliage and air purifying qualities.
The leaves of Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock are what stop people in their tracks. Each broad, oval leaf displays an intricate pattern of dark green markings on a pale silvery-green background, mirroring the eyespots of a peacock feather, which is exactly why it is so often called the cathedral windows plant or peacock plant. The undersides glow in rich purple-maroon, and the clumping, upright growth style creates a lush, architectural presence that suits any bohemian indoor plant aesthetic beautifully.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is primarily grown for its spectacular foliage rather than its flowers, and blooms indoors are rare and modest when they do appear. What truly sets this prayer plant indoor apart is its nyctinastic movement, where leaves gently fold upward at dusk and reopen at dawn, a rhythmic display that never gets old. This living quality, combined with its air purifying houseplant credentials, makes Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock endlessly captivating.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock naturally humidifies the air and actively filters formaldehyde and other indoor toxins, making it a functional as well as beautiful addition to any room. It thrives near kitchen moisture, settles happily inside a terrarium, and even grows under office LEDs when conditions are right. This is a plant is pet friendly, so households with curious cats and dogs can display it freely. Serious collectors prize Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock as a rare, high humidity plant with unmatched leaf artistry, and its sensitivity to being moved is a small price to pay for such extraordinary tropical beauty.
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock thrives in medium to bright indirect light and scorches quickly in south-facing windows.
Water Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock every 7 to 10 days, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock prefers a well-draining, moisture-retentive mix of peat or coco coir, perlite, and a little compost.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock prefers 65 to 85°F (18 to 29°C) and cannot tolerate frost or temperatures below 55°F (13°C).
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is a moderate grower that benefits from a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 12, where temperatures rarely dip below 30 to 35°F (around 1 to 2°C), and frost will damage or kill it outdoors. Gardeners growing Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock year-round outside will find the best conditions across Hawaii, southern Florida, and the southernmost tips of California and Texas. Warmer pockets of Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arizona, and coastal areas of Oregon and Nevada can also support it seasonally, though most growers in these states treat it as a treasured indoor tropical.
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Q: Is Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock safe for cats and dogs?
A: Yes, Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is pet friendly and considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. You can display it freely without worrying about curious pets.
Q: How much light does Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock need?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock does best in medium to bright indirect light, away from direct sun. Keep it out of south-facing windows where intense rays will scorch its beautiful leaves.
Q: Why are the leaves on my Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock turning yellow?
A: Yellowing leaves on Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock are usually caused by overwatering, low humidity, or exposure to cold drafts from AC or heater vents. Check soil moisture, boost humidity, and move it away from any direct airflow.
Q: How do I propagate Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is propagated by division at repotting time in spring. Gently separate healthy offshoots with their own roots and pot them individually in fresh, well-draining mix.
Q: How can I tell when Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock needs water?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock clearly shows when it is thirsty by wilting or letting its leaves curl slightly. Check the top inch of soil and water as soon as it begins to dry out.
Q: Does Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock need high humidity?
A: Absolutely. Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock needs high humidity to stay healthy and keep its foliage vibrant. Place it near a kitchen, use a humidifier, or grow it inside a terrarium for best results.
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- FAQ/Common Issues
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is a stunning tropical indoor plant from the Marantaceae family, native to the rainforests of eastern Brazil. In its natural habitat it thrives beneath a dense forest canopy, making it a perfect indirect light plant for homes and offices. This calathea houseplant has earned devoted fans worldwide for its extraordinary patterned foliage and air purifying qualities.
The leaves of Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock are what stop people in their tracks. Each broad, oval leaf displays an intricate pattern of dark green markings on a pale silvery-green background, mirroring the eyespots of a peacock feather, which is exactly why it is so often called the cathedral windows plant or peacock plant. The undersides glow in rich purple-maroon, and the clumping, upright growth style creates a lush, architectural presence that suits any bohemian indoor plant aesthetic beautifully.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is primarily grown for its spectacular foliage rather than its flowers, and blooms indoors are rare and modest when they do appear. What truly sets this prayer plant indoor apart is its nyctinastic movement, where leaves gently fold upward at dusk and reopen at dawn, a rhythmic display that never gets old. This living quality, combined with its air purifying houseplant credentials, makes Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock endlessly captivating.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock naturally humidifies the air and actively filters formaldehyde and other indoor toxins, making it a functional as well as beautiful addition to any room. It thrives near kitchen moisture, settles happily inside a terrarium, and even grows under office LEDs when conditions are right. This is a plant is pet friendly, so households with curious cats and dogs can display it freely. Serious collectors prize Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock as a rare, high humidity plant with unmatched leaf artistry, and its sensitivity to being moved is a small price to pay for such extraordinary tropical beauty.
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock thrives in medium to bright indirect light and scorches quickly in south-facing windows.
Water Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock every 7 to 10 days, allowing the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock prefers a well-draining, moisture-retentive mix of peat or coco coir, perlite, and a little compost.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock prefers 65 to 85°F (18 to 29°C) and cannot tolerate frost or temperatures below 55°F (13°C).
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Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is a moderate grower that benefits from a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 12, where temperatures rarely dip below 30 to 35°F (around 1 to 2°C), and frost will damage or kill it outdoors. Gardeners growing Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock year-round outside will find the best conditions across Hawaii, southern Florida, and the southernmost tips of California and Texas. Warmer pockets of Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Arizona, and coastal areas of Oregon and Nevada can also support it seasonally, though most growers in these states treat it as a treasured indoor tropical.
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Q: Is Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock safe for cats and dogs?
A: Yes, Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is pet friendly and considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. You can display it freely without worrying about curious pets.
Q: How much light does Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock need?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock does best in medium to bright indirect light, away from direct sun. Keep it out of south-facing windows where intense rays will scorch its beautiful leaves.
Q: Why are the leaves on my Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock turning yellow?
A: Yellowing leaves on Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock are usually caused by overwatering, low humidity, or exposure to cold drafts from AC or heater vents. Check soil moisture, boost humidity, and move it away from any direct airflow.
Q: How do I propagate Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock is propagated by division at repotting time in spring. Gently separate healthy offshoots with their own roots and pot them individually in fresh, well-draining mix.
Q: How can I tell when Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock needs water?
A: Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock clearly shows when it is thirsty by wilting or letting its leaves curl slightly. Check the top inch of soil and water as soon as it begins to dry out.
Q: Does Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock need high humidity?
A: Absolutely. Calathea 'Makoyana' Peacock needs high humidity to stay healthy and keep its foliage vibrant. Place it near a kitchen, use a humidifier, or grow it inside a terrarium for best results.
