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ornamentalFamily: MarantaceaeGenus: Calathea
Cultivar
Calathea Makoyana
Calathea 'Makoyana'
Cultivar: Makoyana
The Peacock Plant is celebrated for its decorative foliage featuring bold, brush-like markings on deep green leaves with deep purple-toned undersides. As a tropical perennial, it brings a lush, exotic texture to indoor spaces. It is well-suited for stable, humid environments away from direct, harsh sunlight, where its unique coloration can remain vibrant.
Calathea Makoyana, commonly known as the Peacock Plant, is a striking tropical foliage plant prized for its intricate, patterned leaves and vibrant undersides. It thrives as a decorative indoor houseplant when provided with consistent humidity and indirect light.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the patterned foliage.
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Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled or filtered water if tap water quality is poor, as this plant can be sensitive to chemicals like fluoride.
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Mature size
Approximately 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
11-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Growing note
Consistent humidity is vital; avoid placement near drafts, heating vents, or cooling units which can cause leaf edges to crisp.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures consistently between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid temperatures below 60 degrees.
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Flower / fruit
Primarily grown for ornamental foliage; flowers are insignificant and rarely appear in indoor conditions.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the patterned foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season; withhold fertilizer during the winter dormancy period.
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Pruning
Trim away any yellowing or damaged foliage at the base of the stem to maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Consistent humidity is vital; avoid placement near drafts, heating vents, or cooling units which can cause leaf edges to crisp.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Approximately 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping tropical perennial.
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Spacing
18 to 24 inches apart in group plantings.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Primarily grown for ornamental foliage; flowers are insignificant and rarely appear in indoor conditions.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
11-12 (primarily grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures consistently between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit; avoid temperatures below 60 degrees.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled or filtered water if tap water quality is poor, as this plant can be sensitive to chemicals like fluoride.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix that retains some moisture but prevents root saturation.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for container culture. Choose pots with drainage holes and ensure the substrate remains evenly moist throughout the growing season.
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Family
Marantaceae
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Foliage Look
Intricate, feather-like dark green blotches on pale green leaves, deep burgundy-purple undersides.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are oval, thin-textured, and matte. Pattern must show darker green spots over lighter green with visible purple-red coloration on the leaf undersides.
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Fruit Flower Look
None; foliage is the focus.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers on starter plants. Mature plants rarely flower indoors.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, clumping form. Do not depict as a trailing or woody plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Full, lush, clumping tropical foliage plant with distinct, patterned oval leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Upright to slightly spreading clump of foliage with broadly oval leaves, displaying distinct dark green spots atop a lighter green background with purple undersides.
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Morphology Rules
Prioritize the leaf pattern and the distinctive color contrast between the upper and lower leaf surfaces.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Calathea Makoyana need? It prefers bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sun rays. Why are the leaf edges turning brown? This is often a sign of low humidity or chemical sensitivity in tap water; increase humidity or use filtered water. Can this plant grow outdoors? It is best kept as a houseplant unless you live in a tropical zone with high humidity and warm temperatures.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light-tan fibrous roots filling a plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining peat-based potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plant with several emerging leaves, often showing characteristic patterns even at a juvenile size.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Soft, tender foliage with translucent stems and a compact root system suited for plug-tray development.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Calathea Makoyana. This is Calathea Makoyana, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant tropical foliage plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. Focusing on its unique beauty, the Peacock Plant displays intricate dark green brushstrokes across light green leaves with deep purple-toned undersides. Establish your starter by moving the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it to a final decorative container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Calathea Calathea Makoyana Peacock Plant Tropical Plants Houseplants Indoor Gardening Agardeni Foliage Plants Plant Care Tropical Foliage
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Youtube Video Summary
The Calathea Makoyana, or Peacock Plant, is a stunning tropical foliage favorite known for its intricate patterned leaves and deep purple undersides. Perfect for indoor environments, it brings a lush, exotic aesthetic to any plant collection when given consistent humidity and indirect light.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Calathea Makoyana Peacock Plant
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