Calathea makoyana

Key Features

Calathea makoyana, also known as the Peacock Plant, is renowned for its striking foliage, featuring vibrant green leaves with dark feather-like patterns and a purple underside, resembling a peacock's tail. This non-toxic plant is safe for pets and children, making it an excellent choice for family-friendly homes. Calathea makoyana is an air-purifying plant, helping to improve indoor air quality by filtering out toxins. It is compact in size, growing up to 45 cm tall, which makes it perfect for small spaces, shelves, or tabletops. This plant thrives in low to medium indirect light and requires high humidity to maintain its lush, tropical look. It’s an ideal addition to spaces that may not have direct sunlight, creating a calming and beautiful indoor environment.

Calathea makoyana care guide

Calathea makoyana, commonly known as the Peacock Plant, thrives indoors when provided with bright, indirect light and high humidity. This tropical beauty prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil and benefits from regular misting or placement near a humidifier. Keep it in a warm spot away from cold drafts, ideally between 18°C and 24°C. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its delicate leaves. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer. With the right care, Calathea makoyana will reward you with its stunning foliage and vibrant, healthy growth.

Where to buy Calathea makoyana

The Plant Company has the best Calathea makoyana plants to buy. Our NZ production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant needs and impress you with both our products and service!