Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Requires regular watering
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
Not Available
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Dendrochilum Orchid
In French
Prayer plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Portuguese
Маранта
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Polish
Prayer plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
In Latin
Prayer plant
Dendrochilum Orchid
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Calathea
Dendrochilum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Coelogyneae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
- Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid
Care of Prayer Plant and Dendrochilum Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrochilum Orchid 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 Dendrochilum Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.