Calathea makoyana — iNaturalist
About
Also known as peacock plant or cathedral windows, *Goeppertia makoyana* is an evergreen perennial that has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is notable for its striking leaf coloration and its unique habit of closing its leaves at night and reopening them at dawn.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant grows to 45 cm (18 in) and features round, pale, glossy green leaves. The upper leaf surfaces display dark green blotches along the veins, while the lower surfaces are colored deep purple. New leaves are rolled up and show a pinkish-red underside. The plant has a horizontal soil stem (rhizome) and very thin leaf shafts.
Distribution & habitat
Native to Espírito Santo state of eastern Brazil.
Cultivation notes
It requires a minimum temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) and is often cultivated as a houseplant in temperate areas.
Habitat
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Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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