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Goeppertia makoyana
calathea / peacock plant
The name may not be familiar, but their ‘praying habit’ might be. These popular houseplants have a curious habit of...
12cm pot | 25cm tall
£11.99
£14.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
The name may not be familiar, but their ‘praying habit’ might be. These popular houseplants have a curious habit of raising and lowering their leaves over the course of a day. It’s also a distinctive houseplant with broadly ovate, pale-green leaves, fascinating dark green markings and red-purple undersides.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Goeppertia makoyana:
Originating from tropical regions, they like relatively stable temperatures (ideally above 15°C) and a well-lit position that does not get direct sunlight (think steamy jungle!) They like to be kept well watered, although this can be cut back a little in winter, and they thrive in high humidity, so either grow it in a steamy room, mist it with water regularly, and/or sit the pot on a tray of dampened shingle.
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