Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Central America, South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Lilac
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
बकाइन
Prayer plant
In German
Flieder
Maranta leuconeura
In French
lilas
Prayer plant
In Spanish
lila
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
lilás
Маранта
In Polish
liliowy
Prayer plant
In Latin
lilac
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Oleaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Lilacs and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Lilacs and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Prayer Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Lilacs and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Lilacs and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lilacs and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Prayer Plant
Care of Lilacs and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Lilacs 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.
