Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
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
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cineraria
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Silver dust
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
डस्टी मिलर
Prayer plant
In German
Dusty Miller
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Dusty Miller
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Dusty Miller
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Dusty Miller
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Dusty Miller
Маранта
In Polish
Dusty Miller
Prayer plant
In Latin
Dusty Cicero
Prayer plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant
Care of Dusty Miller and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dusty Miller 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.