Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Virginia water horehound
Not Available
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
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
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Prayer plant
In German
broomsedge Gras
Maranta leuconeura
In French
broomsedge herbe
Prayer plant
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Маранта
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Prayer plant
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Broomsedge and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Broomsedge and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Broomsedge and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broomsedge and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broomsedge and Prayer Plant
Care of Broomsedge and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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.