Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
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
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Candelaria
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Candelaria
In French
Prayer plant
Candelaria
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Candelaria
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Маранта
Candelaria
In Polish
Prayer plant
Candelaria
In Latin
Prayer plant
Candelaria
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Orchidales
Family
Marantaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prayer Plant and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Candelaria. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Candelaria
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Candelaria Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Candelaria are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prayer Plant and Candelaria
Care of Prayer Plant and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.