Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Central America, South America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Prayer plant
In German
Epidendrum
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Epidendrum
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Epidendrum
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Epidendrum
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Маранта
In Polish
Epidendrum
Prayer plant
In Latin
Epidendrum
Prayer plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Zingiberales
Family
Orchidaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Epidendrum and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Epidendrum and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Epidendrum and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Epidendrum and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Epidendrum and Prayer Plant
Care of Epidendrum and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.