Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Fullers Karde
In French
Prayer plant
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Маранта
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Prayer plant
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Prayer plant
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Dipsacales
Family
Marantaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Prayer Plant and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.