Exotic Organic Farm
Coimbatore, India
Thin, feathered dark-green patterns on pale, almost translucent leaves with a maroon underside. At night the leaves fold upward like praying hands.
Rare varietyHard-to-find plants, not common nursery stock.
Sold by a Coimbatore farmExotic Organic Farm, Kuppanur, Coimbatore.
Suited to Indian climateCare notes written for Indian heat, monsoon and humidity.
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Calathea makoyana, the peacock plant, comes from the humid, shaded understory of Brazil's eastern rainforests. Its oval leaves are marked with dark feathery patterns on pale green, with burgundy undersides, and look hand-painted.
It belongs to the prayer-plant family: the leaves lift and fold at night and lower again in the morning. It is one of the few showy ornamentals considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, which makes it a favourite for homes with pets, provided you can give it the humidity it likes.
| Botanical name | Calathea makoyana |
| Common name | Peacock plant, cathedral windows |
| Native to | Eastern Brazil, rainforest understory |
| Plant type | Tropical foliage perennial |
| Mature size | Around 40–60 cm in a pot |
| Flowering in India | Rare indoors; if it blooms, usually spring to summer |
| Flower | Small white to pale lilac, not showy |
| Light | Bright indirect light, no direct sun |
| Temperature | 18–30°C; dislikes cold drafts |
| Difficulty | Moderate — humidity and water quality matter |
Written for India's heat, humidity and monsoon. These are general guidelines; adjust to your city, balcony and season, and message us if you want advice for your location.
Bright filtered light works best. Direct sun fades and burns the pattern, while deep shade dulls it.
Keep the soil lightly and evenly moist, and never let it dry out or sit in water.
Tap water that is hard or chlorinated causes crispy brown edges. Use filtered, RO or rainwater if you can.
Mist, use a pebble tray or group it with other plants. Dry AC air is its biggest enemy.
Use cocopeat, leaf mould and perlite with a little compost, in a pot with drainage.
Feed a balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength once a month from spring to autumn, and none in winter.
Rarely, and the flowers are not the attraction. When it does bloom, it is usually from spring to summer, with small white or pale lilac flowers close to the base. The real show is the leaves, and the way they rise and fold each evening.
Whole plant
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Leaf and bloom detailAlmost always low humidity or hard water. Increase humidity and switch to filtered or RO water.
Calathea is widely listed as non-toxic to pets, though chewing any plant can upset an animal's stomach.
Yes, but keep it away from the AC vent and boost humidity, as cold dry air stresses it.
Yes. Calathea Peacock is a rare plant in India and we usually hold limited stock. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm current availability before ordering.
Live plants are packed carefully and shipped from our Coimbatore farm. Message us your pin code and we will confirm the packing and delivery time for your location.
Looking for the Calathea Peacock price in India, where to buy Calathea Peacock online, or Calathea makoyana care tips? This page covers all three. Calathea Peacock is one of the rare exotic plants for sale in India at exoticfarm.in, from Exotic Organic Farm in Coimbatore, with delivery to Chennai, Bengaluru, Kerala and the rest of India (message us to confirm for your pin code).
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