Calathea makoyana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Calathea makoyana, also known as the Peacock plant or Cathedral Window, is native to South America, particularly Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. This plant has dark green spots on the surface of the leaves and thin leaf stalks. What's special about it is that the leaves close every night and open in the morning.
Common Name |
Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Calathea makoyana
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Genus
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Goeppertia
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Family
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Marantaceae
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Order
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Zingiberales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Calathea makoyana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Calathea makoyana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Calathea makoyana needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Calathea makoyana needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Calathea makoyana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Calathea makoyana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Calathea makoyana to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Calathea makoyana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Calathea makoyana. |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Calathea makoyana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Calathea makoyana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Calathea makoyana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Calathea makoyana toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Calathea makoyana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Calathea makoyana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Calathea makoyana Native Region |
Find out where the Calathea makoyana plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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Calathea makoyana can grow in warm climates such as South America. |
