Calathea makoyana, commonly known as Peacock Plant, is an attractive tropical foliage plant prized for its patterned leaves with contrasting light and dark green markings. Its elegant foliage adds colour, texture, and a lush tropical feel to landscape and indoor planting designs.

Characteristics

• Distinctive patterned foliage
• Attractive light and dark green leaf markings
• Compact, clumping growth habit
• Tropical ornamental foliage plant
• Suitable for shaded environments
• Low-growing and decorative

Suitable For

• Landscape projects
• Tropical gardens
• Shaded landscape areas
• Resorts and hotels
• Commercial developments
• Indoor and sheltered planting
• Planters and containers

Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full shade; avoid strong direct sunlight
• Water: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Maintenance: Moderate maintenance with regular watering and removal of damaged leaves

Landscape Uses

Calathea makoyana is suitable for shaded planting areas, tropical garden beds, underplanting, borders, and containers. Its attractive patterned foliage works well as an accent plant and pairs naturally with palms, ferns, and other tropical foliage plants.