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4.6 out of 5 (86 experiences)


About Cathedral Windows
Many of the houseplants we used to know as Calatheas now belong to the genus Goeppertia (say that three times fast). These plants have delightfully patterned leaves that come in all sorts of colors and shapes! Commonly known as prayer plants, the leaves of some species fold up at night through a process called nyctinasty meaning night movement! 😴
Taxonomy
Goeppertia makoyana
Goeppertia
Marantaceae
Zingiberales
Also known as
Peacock Plant and Calathea makoyana

How to care for Cathedral Windows
How often to water your Cathedral Windows

every 9
Cathedral Windows needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Cathedral Windows in your home

a window
Cathedral Windows may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cathedral Windows in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cathedral Windows

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cathedral Windows after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why does my plant have brown dry spots? Had this plant for a while. Indoor
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New plant! Finally got a Cathedral Windows! She’s so stunning! #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #CathedralWindows #CalatheaCrew
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#growlights #CathedralWindows Can we use grow lights on this plant
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#growlights #CathedralWindows
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Why is the bottom of the leaves sticky #CathedralWindows I just bought this beautiful girl yesterday and I don’t know much about her but I noticed that on a few leaves underneath is beading with sticky sap like clear stuff
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Several leaves with these spots. What do we think? #CathedralWindows
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Can you help me save this plant? #CathedralWindows
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Is my #CathedralWindows suffering from mildew ? So Celeste also has small waxy like spots on her leaves , what is this and what can I do to help the issues. She is near a #MarbleQueenPothos who has similar symptoms but they are both indoor plants and I cannot find any pest. Both plants have been watered 1-2 days ago. #advice #NewPlants #RootRot #NewPlantDad
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Does my plant look overwatered? I just received Celeste from a grocers like this, with damp soil from being freshly watered in store. The leaves are droopy, but I’m not sure if that’s normal. We also picked her up on a 36 Celsius degeee day #Australian #CathedralWindows #overwatering
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So frustrating that my leaves keep turning brown after thriving for a few months. Can anyone help me understand why this happens?
Care Summary for Cathedral Windows
Cathedral Windows
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say












So this plant got some type of fungus or something that caused brown spots on the leaves. The problem is fixed but it’s kind of a bummer since the blemishes will stay. Otherwise, this is your run of the mill calathea. Give it lots of humidity and try not to offend it, maybe you’ll be rewarded with lush leaves. But, lower the humidity and speak out of line, and it will summon spider mites to haunt your home for an eternity.






I like this type of plant because it provides purity inside households. It also has a detailed leafy look that catches any interior decor. Cathedral sturdy tropical plants originated in South America. Definitely would recommend type of plant.









I like this type of plant because it provides purity inside households. It also has a detailed leafy look that catches any interior decor. Cathedral sturdy tropical plants originated in South America. Definitely would recommend type of plant.









Typically a lot of plant owners insist Calathea’s are hard to take care of, but I am so enjoying this baby grow. I’ve had absolutely 0 issues with this plant and it seems to be really happy on my kitchen counter. Perhaps the humidity being next to drying dishes is good for it!
The leaves move throughout the day, and have extremely vibrant colors that seem shiny. I bottom water mine unless the top looks extra dry, then I’ll water from the top and give it time to soak it back up from the bottom. I purchased in July I believe from Planterina.com and she’s almost doubled in size.


