Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
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
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
Prayer plant
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Maranta leuconeura
In French
catasetum barbu
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
Маранта
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Prayer plant
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Prayer plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Applicable
Properties of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant. Bearded Catasetum doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Bearded Catasetum does not have fragrant flowers. Bearded Catasetum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Prayer Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Catasetum 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.