Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Scratches, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Cordage, ropes, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
BROMELIA pinguin
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela
In Hindi
Prayer plant
bromelia pinguin plant
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage
In French
Prayer plant
plante Bromelia Pinguin
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
planta Bromelia Pinguin
In Greek
Prayer Plant
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin
In Portuguese
Маранта
planta Caraguatá
In Polish
Prayer plant
Bromelia Pinguin roślin
In Latin
Prayer plant
Commelina pinguin herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Marantaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available.
Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Bromelia Pinguin flower color: Not Available
- Bromelia Pinguin leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin
Care of Prayer Plant and Bromelia Pinguin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromelia Pinguin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.