Which Calathea variety to choose?

The Calathea genus offers a great diversity of patterns, colors, and textures. Here is how the Calathea Makoyana stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Calathea Makoyana (this plant): transparent foliage with complex light and dark green patterns, spectacular stained glass effect. Artistic transparent version.
• Calathea Medallion: round foliage with complex medallion patterns in green, purple, and silver. Spectacular medallion version.
• Calathea Orbifolia: large round leaves with silver stripes, elegant and bright. XXL silver version.
• Calathea Fusion White: rare and bright white and green variegated foliage. Rare white version.
• Calathea Stripestar: foliage with spectacular white stripes. Bright striped version.
• Calathea Warscewiczii: velvety dark green foliage with purple undersides, soft texture. Elegant velvety version.
• Calathea Majestica 'Princeps': elongated dark green foliage with spectacular pink stripes and deep purple undersides. Royal graphic version.
• Calathea Ornata: dark green foliage with pink stripes, elegant and colorful. Graphic pink version.
• Calathea Lancifolia 'Insignis': light green variegated foliage with dark green spots and purple undersides, patterns reminiscent of a rattlesnake. Elongated graphic version.
• Calathea Crocata: dark green foliage with spectacular orange flowers. Unique floral version.
• Calathea Bluegrass: blue-green foliage with silver stripes. Elegant bluish version.
• Calathea Fasciata: foliage with green and silver stripes. Graphic striped version.

Why choose the Calathea Makoyana? If you are looking for a Calathea with spectacular transparent foliage featuring complex patterns creating a fascinating stained glass effect, the Makoyana is the perfect choice. It is an artistic and unique variety.

Exposure & location

The Calathea Makoyana appreciates Partial shade with indirect light to maintain its bright transparent foliage and reveal its spectacular stained glass effect. It tolerates low light but prefers a bright exposure without direct sun.

• Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.
• Ideal: living room, office, bedroom, bathroom, or room with window without direct sun.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: Calathea appreciates bright bathrooms where natural humidity promotes lush foliage.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without ever letting it become soggy.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce slightly in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 60-70% humidity, mist regularly or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their transparency and complex patterns.

Calathea prefers non-calcareous water — use filtered or rainwater to avoid brown edges.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its transparent foliage featuring complex patterns creating a spectacular stained glass effect, the Calathea Makoyana adds a touch of art and sophistication to your urban jungle. It creates an artistic and fascinating focal point.

• To pair with: Maranta, Fittonia, Peperomia, Pilea, or other plants with graphic foliage to create a sophisticated and artistic urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, light gray, beige) or woven basket to highlight the transparent foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a centerpiece in a living room, office, bedroom, or bathroom to add an artistic touch.

The transparent foliage with stained glass effect creates a spectacular artistic effect that brings sophistication and character to your plant decor.

Verdeia Tips

• Provide indirect light: to keep its transparent foliage vibrant and reveal its spectacular stained glass effect.
• Maintain high humidity: mist regularly or place in a bright bathroom.
• Use non-limescale water: to avoid brown edges on the leaves.
• Observe the movement of the leaves: they fold at night and unfold during the day, creating a living spectacle.
• Enjoy its non-toxicity: Calathea is safe for cats and dogs.

A true tropical gem, the Calathea Makoyana captivates with its transparent foliage featuring complex patterns creating a spectacular stained glass effect. An artistic plant ideal for bringing sophistication and character to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Calathea Makoyana
• Common name: Calathea Makoyana, Peacock plant, Cathedral plant
• Family: Marantaceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Brazil
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, indirect light, tolerates low light, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, keep the substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Artistic / Transparent / Fascinating
• Particularity: transparent foliage with complex light green and dark green patterns, spectacular stained glass effect, purple underside, leaves that fold at night and unfold during the day, air-purifying plant, easy to care for, non-toxic to animals

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the patterns and the density of the foliage naturally vary.