Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
America
Central America, South America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Lobelia
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Lobelia
Prayer plant
In German
Lobelie
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Lobelia
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Lobelia
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
λοβηλία
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Маранта
In Polish
Lobelia
Prayer plant
In Latin
Lobelia
Prayer plant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Campanulaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Applicable
Properties of Lobelia and Prayer Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Prayer Plant. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Lobelia and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Prayer Plant season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Lobelia and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Lobelia and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lobelia and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lobelia and Prayer Plant
Care of Lobelia and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.