Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Maranta leuconeura
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Black Maple
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Black Maple Tree
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Prayer plant
Noir Érable
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Маранта
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Prayer plant
Czarny klon
In Latin
Prayer plant
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Marantaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Black Maple
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Black Maple Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Black Maple are as follows:
Care of Prayer Plant and Black Maple
Care of Prayer Plant and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.