Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
Prayer plant
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Alpine Delphinium
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
Маранта
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
Prayer plant
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
Prayer plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Zingiberales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Delphinium
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Properties of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant. Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Delphinium does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting and Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.