Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Alternanthera
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
Prayer plant
In German
Alternanthera
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Alternanthera
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Alternanthera
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Alternanthera
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Alternanthera
Маранта
In Polish
Alternanthera
Prayer plant
In Latin
Alternanthera
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Alternanthera
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Alternanthera and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Alternanthera and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Alternanthera and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Alternanthera and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Alternanthera and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alternanthera and Prayer Plant
Care of Alternanthera and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera 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.