{"product_id":"calathea-makoyana-plante-paon-tropicale-19cm-70cm","title":"Calathea Makoyana (Cathedral windows) — H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"calathea-makoyana\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Transparent foliage with stained-glass patterns • 🌤️ Partial shade to indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • ✨ Easy care • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003ecathedral windows\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tropical plant with translucent leaves adorned with intricate light and dark green patterns that create a striking stained-glass effect when light passes through them. Its deep purple undersides are revealed with every movement — because, like all Marantaceae, its leaves fold up in the evening and open in the morning in a daily ballet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the tropical forests of Brazil, it stands out in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea\"\u003eCalathea collection\u003c\/a\u003e for its unique transparency effect — no other variety creates this stained-glass-like botanical glow when the light shines through. This nyctinastic behavior, shared with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/calatea-maranta-1\"\u003eMarantas and other Calatheas\u003c\/a\u003e, has earned the entire family the nickname \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/maranta-la-planta-que-reza-1\"\u003eprayer plant\u003c\/a\u003e — one of the most fascinating spectacles in the world of indoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE CALATHEA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-calathea\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Calathea variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Calathea has a distinctive pattern — it's the foliage that makes all the difference. Here's how the \u003cstrong\u003eMakoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e compares within the range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — translucent leaves with light and dark green patterns, creating a stained-glass effect when the light shines through, with purple undersides. The most transparent and artistic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-medallion-planta-pavo-real-tropical\"\u003eCalathea Medallion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — broad, round leaves with intricate medallion patterns in green and silver, with purple undersides. The roundest and most densely patterned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-planta-pavo-real-tropical\"\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large, round leaves with regular silver stripes. The brightest and most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-planta-pavo-real-aterciopelada\"\u003eCalathea Warscewiczii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — velvety dark green foliage with purple undersides. The most velvety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-majestica-princeps-d14cm-45cm\"\u003eCalathea Majestica 'Princeps'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — elongated dark green foliage with pink stripes and purple undersides. The most colorful with pink stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-ornata-planta-tropical-con-hojas-rayadas-rosas-o14cm-50cm\"\u003eCalathea Ornata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dark green foliage with fine pink stripes. The most graphic with pink lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-lancifolia-insignis\"\u003eCalathea Lancifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — elongated light green foliage with dark green spots and a purple underside. The most distinctive elongated shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-zebrina-planta-cebra\"\u003eCalathea Zebrina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light green velvety foliage with dark green zebra-like stripes. The most graphic in terms of green contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMakoyana is the only Calathea to offer this effect of transparency illuminated from behind — placed in front of a window, its patterns light up like stained glass, a quality no other variety can reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate indirect light — it is in this soft light, neither too strong nor too weak, that the stained-glass effect of its leaves is most striking. Direct sun fades the patterns and scorches the leaves; low light gradually dulls them. The natural ambient humidity of a bright \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sala-de-bano\"\u003ebathroom\u003c\/a\u003e is particularly beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate indirect light — north- or east-facing window, bright room without direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e low light, high ambient humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct sun, which fades the patterns and scorches the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–25 °C, without sudden fluctuations or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich, and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced backlit in front of a window with indirect light, Makoyana fully reveals its stained-glass effect — the translucent patterns light up in a way impossible to reproduce with any other plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalathea Makoyana is sensitive to water quality — brown edges on the leaves are almost always caused by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/hojas-amarillas-5-causas-y-soluciones\"\u003elimescale or fluoride in tap water\u003c\/a\u003e, not by a watering problem. Switch to filtered or rainwater, and new leaves will emerge without brown edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist without ever allowing it to become waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately once a week in spring and summer; reduce slightly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably low in minerals — use filtered or rainwater, or water that has been left to stand for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mist regularly or group with other plants — it appreciates 60–70%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes is mandatory; empty the saucer after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eGently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their transparency — dust settles on the surface and veils the patterns, reducing the stained-glass effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique transparency of \u003cstrong\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a plant that looks different depending on the available light — it literally changes its appearance throughout the day. A reliable choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/combinar-plantas-ambiente-tropical\"\u003etropical atmosphere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn front of a window with indirect light:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is its preferred location — the translucent patterns light up; pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maranta\"\u003eMaranta\u003c\/a\u003e whose leaves, also nyctinastic, create an animated duo that moves in rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a bright bathroom:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite ceramic relief decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e whose purity highlights the complexity of the patterns without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an artist's arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-orbifolia-planta-pavo-real-tropical\"\u003eCalathea Orbifolia\u003c\/a\u003e with large silver-striped leaves — the translucent patterns of the Makoyana and the Orbifolia's opaque stripes create a fascinating dialogue of textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot and color scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e the purple undersides of the leaves pair particularly well with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-groovy-rosa-mate-13cm\"\u003ematte pink Groovy decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — a warm harmony between the plant's purple tones and the ceramic's powder pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse low-lime water:\u003c\/strong\u003e the characteristic brown edges of Calathea disappear within a few generations of leaves as soon as you switch to filtered or rainwater — this is the most effective change you can make to improve the plant's health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain proper ambient humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a heated apartment during winter, mist 2 to 3 times a week or place the pot on a bed of moist clay pebbles — dry air from heating is the main enemy of translucent foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve the nocturnal movement to assess its health:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the leaves no longer fold up in the evening, this is often a sign of insufficient water or humidity — take action before the edges turn brown or the leaves curl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eMakoyana is more sensitive than most Calatheas to water quality and ambient humidity — if you take good care of it in these two areas, it will reward you with foliage of incomparable translucency and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalathea makoyana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cathedral windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marantaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 80–100 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, rich and well-draining — universal potting soil with perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — keep the substrate slightly moist, use low-lime water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artistic \/ Transparent \/ Tropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e translucent leaves with unique stained-glass patterns, purple undersides, nyctinastic leaves (day\/night movement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The intensity of the patterns and the translucency of the foliage naturally vary depending on light levels and the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57499548942601,"sku":"56720","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/thumbnail_2000_7.avif?v=1793527557","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-tropical-peacock-plant-19cm-70cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}