Although the entire Calathea genus is sometimes referred to as peacock plants, it is Calathea makoyana that fits this common name the best because the eye-catching patterns on the broad leaves resemble peacock feathers. 
The foliage patterns of this tropical houseplant come in a variety of hues including green, cream, pink, white, and gray. The stems are always a reddish-maroon shade, and the undersides of the leaves are dark purple. With a clump-forming habit, the lush and dense foliage will look great and thrive in any warm, humid spot shielded from direct sunlight.