Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Lungwort
Prayer plant
In German
Lungenkraut
Maranta leuconeura
In French
pulmonaire
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Lungwort
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Lungwort
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Маранта
In Polish
płucnik
Prayer plant
In Latin
Lungwort
Prayer plant
Phylum
Ascomycota
Vascular plant
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Calathea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Lungwort and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Lungwort and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Lungwort and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Lungwort and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lungwort and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lungwort and Prayer Plant
Care of Lungwort and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
