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Peacock plant

How to identify Peacock plant (Goeppertia makoyana)

Peacock plant, also known as Prayer plant

Peacock plant is an evergreen indoor herbaceous perennial reaching up to 39 inches (99 cm) tall. Its striking foliage consists of erect, egg-shaped leaves carried on elongated petioles. The leaves are known for their distinctive peacock tail pattern of green spots interlaced with cream feathering. They are papery in texture and exhibit a notable purple hue on the underside. Peacock plant thrives in bright, filtered light and high humidity, requiring moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Peacock plant

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Distinctive peacock tail leaf pattern with green spots and cream feathering.

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Papery-textured leaves with purple underside, 10-12 cm (4-5 in.) long.

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Small white flowers with purple lobes, nestled in green bracts.

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Short, slender stem with smooth texture, often aerial or rhizomatous.

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Leaf venation shows dark green feather-like patterns; underside exhibits purplish-red repeating design.

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Detailed Traits of Peacock plant

Leaf Features

Peacock plant leaves are 10-12 cm (4-5 in.) long and up to 7 cm (2.75 in.) wide. The leaves have a pale green hue with dark green, feather-like patterns along the veins and edges. New leaves exhibit pinkish-red undersides. The upper surface showcases a papery-thin texture with distinct venation; the underside has a dark purplish-red repeating pattern. The leaves are erect, alternate, simple, and ovate in shape, with long slender petioles sheathing at the base.

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Flower Features

Peacock plant's flowers are small and typically white, often appearing in pairs. Each flower consists of purple lobes and is nestled within green bracts that are spirally arranged along the inflorescence. Although usually insignificant and rarely seen on houseplants, these flowers add a delicate touch when they do bloom. The flowers lack a notable scent and generally do not exceed 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) in diameter. They may bloom sporadically throughout the year under optimal conditions.

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Stem Features

The stem of peacock plant is short, erect, and can be either aerial or rhizomatous. It is slender, with a smooth texture and a light green hue. Typically, it measures around 0.5-1 inch (1-2.5 cm) in diameter. The stem is unbranched and distinctly marked by nodes, where leaves emerge. Its rhizomatous nature indicates an underground portion that helps in vegetative propagation.

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Key Facts About Peacock plant

Attributes of Peacock plant
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 90 cm
Spread
30 cm to 50 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Purple
Red
Variegated
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Stem Color
Green
Purple
Red
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Peacock plant

Family
Arrowroot
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Species
Peacock plant (Goeppertia makoyana)
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Distribution Map of Peacock plant

Peacock plant is indigenous to the tropical regions of South America, thriving in the continent's northeastern parts. It has been successfully introduced to subtropical and warm temperate areas worldwide where it is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes.
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