Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
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H2
Habit
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Minimum Height
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Minimum Width
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Flower Color
Not Available
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
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Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
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Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
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Flower Petal Number
Not Available
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Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
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Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant
Prayer plant
In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
Maranta leuconeura
In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin
Prayer plant
In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá
Маранта
In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
Prayer plant
In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. 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 Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant
Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromelia Pinguin 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.