Calathea makoyana
COMMON NAME | Peacock Plant |
TYPE | Low
Foliage |
FAMILY | Marantaceae |
NOTES | Named
for its striking foliage that purportedly resembles the beauty of a peacock’s
tail. It is a compact species that typically grows to 1-2’ tall. It features
reddish-stemmed, broad-oval leaves (to 12” long) with pale cream backgrounds
and oval dark green designs and striping. Dark green markings are
pinkish-purple on the leaf reverses. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Brazil |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Rainforest |
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