{"product_id":"calathea-makoyana-peacock-plant-copy","title":"Calathea makoyana (Peacock Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003ePeacock Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eCathedral Windows\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Brazilian rainforest understory species prized for its translucent, patterned leaves and purple undersides. The short version: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s a humidity‑hungry, water‑sensitive prayer plant with paper‑thin foliage that demands stable warmth and clean water\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Identity \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlantic rainforest of eastern Brazil\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing in warm, shaded, humid understory conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormerly \u003cem\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/em\u003e, now classified as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Tell_me_more_about_Goeppertia_makoyana\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eGoeppertia makoyana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMember of the \u003cstrong\u003eMarantaceae\u003c\/strong\u003e (prayer plant family), so its leaves \u003cstrong\u003eraise at night and lower during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍃 What makes it distinctive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslucent, silvery-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e with dark oval “peacock feather” markings along the midrib.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple to burgundy undersides\u003c\/strong\u003e that glow when backlit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper-thin foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e—beautiful but easily damaged by dryness, minerals, or sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrows as a \u003cstrong\u003ecompact clumping perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Care Requirements (Yakima-friendly guidance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakima’s dry air makes this species more challenging, but manageable with the right setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium to bright indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e (5,000–10,000 lux).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever direct sun—its thin leaves scorch and patterns fade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-md-strong\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when the \u003cstrong\u003etop 1–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e dries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003erainwater, distilled, or filtered water\u003c\/strong\u003e—tap fluoride causes brown edges. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep soil evenly moist but \u003cstrong\u003enever soggy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🪴 Soil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epeat-based, well-draining mix\u003c\/strong\u003e with perlite or bark for aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist but not wet; roots hate stagnation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-md-strong\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003cstrong\u003e18–24°C (65–75°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamage occurs below \u003cstrong\u003e13°C (55°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-md-strong\"\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeeds \u003cstrong\u003e60%+\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally \u003cstrong\u003e70%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Yakima’s dry climate, use a humidifier or pebble tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow humidity causes \u003cstrong\u003eleaf crisping and curling\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4in","offer_id":47706505806013,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6in","offer_id":47706518257853,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/verdantyakima.com\/products\/calathea-makoyana-peacock-plant-copy","provider":"Verdant Yakima","version":"1.0","type":"link"}