Peacock Plant (Calathea)

Calathea makoyana

Peacock Plant (Calathea) (Calathea makoyana) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 11-12, that matures to about 1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect green, purple and variegated blooms in summer. It stands up well to humidity.

USDA zones

11-12

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Green, Purple, Variegated, White

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Humidity

Native to

Eastern Brazil