What other names does the peacock plant go by? Get to know its alternative names

Other names for the peacock plant

The peacock plant is a typical foliage plant of the Marantaceae family. People also call it blue-flower banana and five-color arrowroot, but peacock plant is still the more common name.

Growth habits of the peacock plant

The peacock plant likes partial shade and cannot tolerate direct sunlight; it adapts to growing in warm, humid environments. When caring for it at home, provide a certain degree of shade and keep the temperature around 12~29°C, maintaining it at 16~18°C in winter.

Spring and summer are its peak growing seasons, when it needs higher air humidity and can be misted promptly.

The peacock plant is not demanding about soil; ordinary loose soil will do, but it must be kept moderately moist. During the growing season, fertilize about once every 2 weeks. In winter the soil can be slightly drier and cooler, and fertilizing should be reduced.

The peacock plant can be propagated by methods such as root division and cuttings, which are simple to do and have a high survival rate.

The symbolism of the peacock plant

Symbolism 1: Life lies in movement!

Symbolism 2: May life be as colorful as a peacock! Just like its beauty and radiance, beautiful and proud.