Calathea ‘Makoyana’, also known as the Peacock Plant, is a pet-safe prayer plant with pale green leaves patterned in deep green markings and rich purple undersides. Its striking foliage and daily leaf movement make it a beautiful low-light-tolerant tropical houseplant for homes, offices, shelves, and plant collections.
Botanical Name: Calathea makoyana
Common Name: Peacock Plant, Prayer Plant
Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerant of lower light but avoid direct sun
Water: Keep soil lightly and consistently moist; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil begins to dry
Humidity: Prefers higher humidity and warm, draft-free indoor spaces
Care Level: Moderate care; best with consistent moisture and humidity
Pet Safety: Pet Safe
Note: Images are a representation of plant. Plant leaf, size, and color may differ as each plant is unique and different.