Calathea 'Makoyana'

Common Name:
Peacock Plant

Description:
Calathea 'Makoyana', commonly known as the Peacock Plant, is a highly decorative tropical foliage plant adored for its elegant, feather-like leaf patterning. The large, oval leaves are light green with deep green markings that resemble the eye-spots of a peacock feather, while the undersides are a rich, purplish-pink—adding visual interest from every angle. The leaves move with the light, gently folding upward in the evening, a signature trait of the prayer plant family. In Melbourne, 'Makoyana' performs best indoors or in very sheltered outdoor spots with high humidity, indirect light, and consistently moist but well-drained soil. It's a superb option for bathrooms or kitchens where humidity tends to be higher, and makes a standout feature in decorative pots or as part of an indoor plant cluster. This species brings a vibrant, tropical feel to any space and is well-loved for its gentle growth habit and unique visual appeal.

Form:
Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 40–60 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:
Not applicable

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Indoors / Well lit
Herbaceous
Perennial
Air Purifying
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris'
Maranta leuconeura
Peperomia caperata
Fittonia albivenis
Asplenium nidus (Bird’s Nest Fern)