Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
BROWALLIA speciosa
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Amethyst Flower
In Hindi
Prayer plant
नीलम फूल
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Amethyst Blume
In French
Prayer plant
Améthyste Fleur
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
amatista flor
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Маранта
flor Amethyst
In Polish
Prayer plant
Amethyst Flower
In Latin
Prayer plant
Amethyst Flower
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Marantaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amethyst Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Amethyst Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
- Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower
Care of Prayer Plant and Amethyst Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amethyst Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amethyst Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.