Peacock Plant

Calathea makoyana

Peacock Plant is a tropical evergreen perennial with dark green foliage boldly brushed with light green in a feather-like fashion that look painted on and purple undersides where the dark green is.  Rarely blooms indoors.  Grows best with bright indirect sun, high humidity, and consistently moist well-drained soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water when the topsoil is dry to the touch.  Lessen watering in winter. Fertilize with low-dose fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season.  Susceptible to burning and bleaching if there is too much sun, but if the patterns are fading that means its not getting enough light. 

IIMAGES: Ping an Chang, 孔雀竹芋Calathea makoyana 20200220173056 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Mangostar, Calathea makoyana1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Rudolphous, 20210605 Hortus botanicus Leiden - Calathea makoyana, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Maja Dumat, Korbmarante (Calathea makoyana)

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.