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Peacock Plant

Goeppertia makoyana

Calathea / GoeppertiaMood Meter: Drama Queen

Also called: Calathea Makoyana, Cathedral Windows

Scientific Name History

Current accepted name: Goeppertia makoyana

Previously or alternatively classified as: Calathea makoyana

How to identify it

Thin leaves with painterly dark green patterning resembling peacock feathers

Growing characteristics

Growth habit: upright clumping. Drought tolerance: low.

Same humidity-sensitive profile as other Goeppertia/Calathea.

Plant Mood Meter: Drama Queen

It rewards stable conditions but commonly shows crisp edges or stress when moisture, humidity, or water quality swings.

Care guide

Light

Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid strong direct sun.

Water

Maintain fairly consistent moisture while allowing the surface to begin drying; never leave waterlogged.

Soil / substrate

Moisture-retentive but airy tropical mix with good drainage.

Humidity

Moderate to high humidity is strongly preferred.

Support / growth

No support needed.

Problems Planticist can help with

UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup

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