Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Central America, South America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Maranta leuconeura
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Prunus avium
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Prayer plant
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Kirschbaum
In French
Prayer plant
Cerisier
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Cerezo
In Greek
Prayer Plant
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Маранта
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Prayer plant
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Prayer plant
Cherry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Marantaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Care of Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree
Care of Prayer Plant and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, 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 Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.