{"product_id":"peacock-plant-calathea-makoyana","title":"Calathea makoyana - Peacock Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe patterns of this calathea's leaves give it its various common names, being compared to a peacock's tail or cathedral windows due to the varying shades of shimmering green across its leaves. Watch with excitement each time a new leaf grows through, maturing from pale green to richer, darker foliage and creating a miniature forest of gorgeous leaves. The Peacock Plant will repay your care with stunning foliage; give it a humid location not too far from a window and you'll enjoy its leaves for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCalathea makoyana (Makoy's basket-plant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This plant has recently changed Genus, so the scientific name is now technically Goeppertia makoyana, though Calathea is still most commonly used\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11139,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":81,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":102}{\"1\":109,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":117}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant has recently changed Genus, so the scientific name is now technically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoeppertia makoyana, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalathea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is still most commonly used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Peacock Plant Goeppertia, Cathedral Windows\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003ePeacock Plant Goeppertia, Cathedral Windows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to Eastern Brazil\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eNative to Eastern Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect sunlight; this calathea is not tolerant to darker corners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top few inches of soil to dry out in between watering; if possible, use rainwater rather than tapwater, or at least allow tap water to sit out for 24 hours to allow chemicals in it to settle. Water with tepid or lukewarm water to avoid shocking the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis plant needs high humidity, so will appreciate regular misting and not being too close to a radiator or other heat source which might dry it out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant in fast draining, but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added bark or perlite would be ideal. Repot every two years in spring, and water a day in advance to combat transplant shock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter. Pre-water the soil before applying 'ready to use' products to protect the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal temperature is above 20°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"You can pinch out the topmost growths of this plant to promote bushier growth and keep your plant looking amazing!\"}'\u003eYou can pinch out the topmost growths of this plant to promote bushier growth and keep your plant looking amazing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Small swollen nodules will grow along Calathea roots- this is healthy and they are used to store water and nutrients, so don't cut them off when you're repotting!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe name 'calathea', from the Greek καλαθος ('basket'), comes from the use of the plant's waxy leaves to make waterproof baskets and transport fish in South America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43494148047101,"sku":"5531464292071","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7cm","offer_id":45582653489405,"sku":"7687975324271","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":45512262942973,"sku":"9166841902271","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":42454785163517,"sku":"1531464292071","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm","offer_id":42936287723773,"sku":"8431464292071","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/peacock-plant-calathea-makoyana-882561.jpg?v=1654210817","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/peacock-plant-calathea-makoyana","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}