Peacock Plant Seeds - Calathea Makoyana, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Peacock Plant (Calathea makoyana, also called Cathedral Windows) is a tropical houseplant grown for its extraordinary foliage: large, oval leaves patterned with dark green feather-like markings and purple undersides. It is a true foliage plant for indoor growing; the patterned leaves are the entire show. Seeds germinate slowly in warm, humid conditions.

Why choose our seeds?

• Striking patterned foliage with feather-like dark green markings and purple leaf undersides
• A statement tropical houseplant for bright indoor spaces
• Leaves fold upward at night in the classic prayer-plant movement

How to grow Peacock Plant seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: The only method; sow in pots and grow as a houseplant year-round.
• Outdoors: Not suitable; this tropical plant needs warm indoor conditions.

Prepare Your Materials

• Small pots with drainage holes
• Peat-based or coco-based potting mix that holds moisture yet drains well
• Clear plastic bag or humidity dome
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of the mix and cover with a thin layer of mix.
• Cover the pot with a clear bag or dome to hold warmth and humidity.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; direct sun scorches the leaves.
• Temperature: 70-75°F (21-24°C).

Germination

• Seeds germinate slowly, in 3-6 weeks; keep the mix consistently moist but not soggy.
• Ventilate the cover daily to prevent mold.

Transplanting

• Pot seedlings on individually once they have a few true leaves.
• Use a rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining mix.

Care Tips

• Sun: Bright, indirect light indoors; never direct midday sun.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy; calatheas dislike drying out and are sensitive to hard tap water.
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a diluted houseplant fertilizer.
• Provide high humidity: a pebble tray, grouping with other plants, or a humidifier keeps leaf edges from browning.

Bloom Time:

Grown for foliage; small flowers are insignificant and rarely appear indoors.