How to Care for Goeppertia makoyana (Peacock Plant)

Korean name: 칼라테아 마코야나

Goeppertia makoyana is popular as a foliage plant due to its uniquely patterned leaves. The fan-shaped leaves showcase elegant and subtle designs. It requires moderate light and humidity when grown indoors.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Brazil
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: foliage plant, medium difficulty, indoor plant, humidity required
• Also known as: Peacock Plant, Makoyana Calathea

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring good drainage.
• Soil: Well-draining light soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Likes high humidity; use a humidifier or mist the leaves.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Goeppertia makoyana?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry, ensuring good drainage. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Goeppertia makoyana?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining light soil is ideal..

Is Goeppertia makoyana safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Goeppertia makoyana good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Likes high humidity; use a humidifier or mist the leaves.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season..