Calathea 'Makoyana'

Peacock Plant 🦚🌿 is loved for its delicate oval leaves marked with deep green feathered patterns and rich purple undersides, giving it one of the prettiest foliage displays around. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where the pattern stays crisp and it can brighten shelves, plant stands, or cozy corners away from harsh sun. This plant is generally manageable, but it appreciates steady moisture and a little extra humidity more than tougher beginner plants. Pro tip: if the leaf edges start crisping, check for dry air, dry soil, or a spot too close to a vent 💧.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Calathea makoyana
🏷️ Common Names: Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil lightly moist but not soggy
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; tolerates medium light
🍃 Growth Habit: Upright, clumping foliage
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets
🌎 Native Region: Brazil

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