Calathea 'Makoyana'

🌿 Botanical Name

Calathea makoyana

💚 Common Names

Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows, Prayer Plant

🌿 Description

The Calathea 'Makoyana' is one of the most elegant members of the Prayer Plant family, admired for its beautifully patterned foliage that resembles the feathers of a peacock. Each oval leaf features intricate deep green markings on a light green background, while the undersides reveal rich burgundy-purple hues. The translucent leaf pattern has also earned it the nickname "Cathedral Windows."

Like all Prayer Plants, the Makoyana gently raises and lowers its leaves throughout the day in response to changing light, a fascinating movement known as nyctinasty. Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil, this lush beauty thrives in warm, humid environments where its spectacular foliage can truly shine.

Elegant. Graceful. Living artwork.

☀️ Light

Thrives with an indirect view of the sky.

Bright to medium indirect light keeps the intricate leaf patterns vibrant and well-defined. Avoid direct sunlight, which can fade the markings and scorch the delicate foliage.

💧 Water

Water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry 25% before watering again.

Calathea Makoyana prefers consistently moist soil but should never remain waterlogged. Filtered, distilled, or rainwater is recommended to help prevent brown leaf edges caused by minerals commonly found in tap water.

🌡️ Temperature & Environment

Prefers temperatures between 65–80°F.

This tropical beauty thrives in moderate to high humidity and appreciates bathrooms, kitchens, or placement near a humidifier. Protect from cold drafts, heating vents, and sudden temperature changes.

🌱 Soil

Use a rich, well-draining indoor potting mix that retains moisture while allowing excess water to drain. Always use a container with drainage holes.

🪴 Growth Habit

A compact, clumping tropical that develops into a full, lush mound of beautifully patterned foliage. Perfect for shelves, desktops, plant stands, and decorative containers.

🐾 Pet Friendly?

Yes! Calathea Makoyana is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

🌿 Fleurish Tip

Prayer Plants naturally fold their leaves upward in the evening and reopen them with the morning light—one of their most fascinating characteristics. If you notice curling leaves or crispy edges, your Makoyana is usually asking for higher humidity or filtered water rather than more fertilizer.

📦 Plant Details

• 🪴 Shipped in a plastic grower's pot with drainage holes
• 🌿 Decorative pot not included
• 💚 Intricately patterned foliage with rich burgundy undersides
• 🐾 Pet-friendly
• 🌱 Naturally moves its leaves throughout the day

Please Note: Every Calathea Makoyana is unique, and the plant you receive may vary slightly in size and leaf pattern from the photos shown. Leaf color and vibrancy may change depending on your home's lighting conditions. Each plant is hand-selected from our greenhouse and carefully packaged to arrive healthy and ready to Fleurish. 💚