Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
along watercourse
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Disc shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Full Sun
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
In Hindi
Prayer plant
पानी लिली
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Riesen- Seerose
In French
Prayer plant
géant nénuphar
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
lirio de agua
In Greek
Prayer Plant
νούφαρο
In Portuguese
Маранта
waterlily
In Polish
Prayer plant
Lilia wodna
In Latin
Prayer plant
ingens aqua lilium,
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Nymphaeales
Family
Marantaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Giant Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Giant Waterlily 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 Giant Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily
Care of Prayer Plant and Giant Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.
