Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 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, Rust aphids
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Prayer plant
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Маранта
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Prayer plant
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Malvaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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.