Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Silver dust
In Hindi
Prayer plant
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Dusty Miller
In French
Prayer plant
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Маранта
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Prayer plant
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Prayer plant
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Marantaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller
Care of Prayer Plant and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.