Calathea makoyana
Native range: Eastern Brazil
Known names: Prayer Plant, Peacock Plant, Cathedral Windows
Hardiness: Best kept above 60°F
Mature Size: ~1.5' Tall, ~2' Wide
Light: Bright indirect light.
Water: Keep soil moist but not soggy, can dry out very slightly. 
Soil: Standard potting mix
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped semi-bare-root
 
Calathea makoyana has thin, oval to elliptical leaves with gently pointed tips and a light, papery texture. The leaf surface is a glossy, pale green to silvery background patterned with bold, dark green oval markings arranged symmetrically along the midrib, resembling peacock feathers (hence the common name "Peacock Plant". The undersides of the leaves is purple or burgundy.