Calathea- Peacock

Bestie Archetype: The Pattern Obsessed Fashionista 🦚

If a peacock decided to become a houseplant, it would be the Calathea Peacock. With beautifully striped leaves and a dramatic display of colour and movement, this beauty knows exactly how to make an entrance. It loves bright, indirect light, consistent moisture, and higher humidity to keep its gorgeous foliage looking fresh. Its leaves even move throughout the day, giving it a little botanical choreography that feels like a private performance. Like any true fashion icon, it appreciates a good routine—but rewards you with unforgettable style. Expect a plant that’s expressive, elegant, and never boring. Bring home the Calathea Peacock, and your collection gains the friend who always has the best outfit, knows every trend, and treats every room like a runway.

Calathea makoyana

Type: Tropical; Perennial; Herbaceous

Water: Keep soil moist [enjoys near continous saturation, bottom water if possible]

Light: Low

Propagation: Division

Pet safe: No

Native: South America