Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Maranta leuconeura
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Prayer Plant
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Prayer plant
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Маранта
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Prayer plant
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Prayer plant
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Apiales
Family
Marantaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Prayer Plant and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.