Calathea Makoyana

If your home is starting to feel a bit dull, the Calathea Makoyana, affectionately known as the Peacock Plant, is here to inject some serious pattern and personality. Just look at those leaves! They are a miniature masterclass in design, featuring gorgeous, oval shapes with dark green feathered patterns on a lighter green backdrop. Flip the leaves over, and you’ll be treated to a striking splash of burgundy.

But here’s the cool part: the Makoyana is a "Prayer Plant" (a member of the Marantaceae family). As the day winds down, these leaves literally fold up as if saying goodnight—and then open up again in the morning to say hello! It's the perfect living decor that puts on a little show every day.

Why You'll Love It:

• Feathery Flair: Those stunning, intricate leaf patterns are a proper statement.

• The Daily Show: It moves! Watch the leaves fold up at night—a cheeky little ritual.

• Colour Pop: That burgundy underside adds a surprise flash of tropical colour.

• Natural Air Freshener: Like all Calatheas, it works hard to clean your indoor air.

Care Tips at a Glance:

• Light: Bright, indirect light is its happy place. Keep it out of direct sun, which will fade those beautiful markings.

• Watering: Likes its soil to be consistently moist (like a damp sponge), but never soggy. Use filtered or rainwater to keep those leaf tips from getting crispy!

• Humidity: The most important rule! It demands high humidity. Mist often, group with friends, or park it next to a humidifier.

• Toxicity: Pet-friendly and non-toxic! Hooray for safe, beautiful plants!