Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Iris
Maranta leuconeura
Habitat
Terrestrial
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
Prayer plant
In German
Zwergiris
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Dwarf Iris
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Enano Iris
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
Маранта
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Prayer plant
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Prayer Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Prayer Plant is .
Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Prayer Plant flower color:
- Prayer Plant leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant
Care of Dwarf Iris and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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.