Vibrant Purple-Bottom Peacock Calathea Plant

The Calathea 'Medallion' (Calathea Roseopicta)

Bring a living masterwork of texture and rich color into your home. Native to the lush, tropical canopies of South and Central America, the Calathea Roseopicta 'Medallion'—lovingly called the Peacock Plant—is prized by interior stylists and collectors alike for its show-stopping, highly decorative foliage.

This variety features large, brilliantly colored, upright oval leaves that display an intricate, painterly pattern on the top side, contrasted beautifully by a striking, deep purple underside. It is a stunning, jewel-toned statement piece that shifts throughout the day, bringing dynamic movement and vibrant energy to your curated surfaces.

Why You’ll Love It

• Living Graphic Art: Bold, upright oval leaves boast a vibrant, multi-toned geometric pattern that effortlessly acts as an eye-catching design accent.
• Rich Jewel-Toned Drama: Flashes an exquisite, deep purple underside every time the foliage shifts, adding unexpected contrast and sophisticated depth.
• Dynamic Movement: As a member of the prayer plant family, its leaves naturally fold up slightly at night and open wide to meet the morning sun, breathing life into your space.
• Tropical Luxe Appeal: Delivers a high-end, tropical canopy aesthetic that elevates shelves, tabletops, and plant stands with dense, lush foliage.

Specifications & Care

• Botanical Name: Calathea roseopicta 'Medallion'
• Common Name: Peacock Plant, Zebra Plant, Medallion Calathea
• Origin: Tropical South and Central America, Africa, and the West Indies
• Light Requirements: Thrives in medium to bright, indirect light; keep clear of direct afternoon sun to protect the vibrant leaf patterns.
• Watering & Humidity: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil and a humid environment.