Calathea Ctenanthe Burle Marxii Amabilis The Peacock plant has large light glossy green leaves with dark green veins and blotchy patterns. The attractive foliage has a pattern reminiscent of a peacock’s tail feathers. New leaves grow rolled up exposing the purple colour underside. Calathea plants need bright, but not direct, sunlight to grow. This is because they grow on the floor of jungles and forests where they get limited light through the tops of the trees. In fact, direct sunlight will burn the leaves of a Calathea plant and cause it to lose its vibrant colors. 2-3 times a week, Calathea like to have moist soil or planting substances, but not soggy. They do not want lots of water.
