Prayer Plant

David Ward

About Prayer Plant and David Ward

Prayer Plant

David Ward

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Central America, South America

Europe

Types

Maranta leuconeura

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Number of Varieties

4025

0 40000

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Habitat

Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests

Alpine Meadows

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm81.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Mealy bugs, Spider mites

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral

Part of Plant Used

Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Genus

Calathea

Pulmonaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

300-

1 27800

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Properties of Prayer Plant and David Ward

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Season and Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward

Season and care of Prayer Plant and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Prayer Plant and David Ward Physical Information

Prayer Plant and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and David Ward are as follows:

Prayer Plant flower color:
Prayer Plant leaf color:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward

Care of Prayer Plant and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.