Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Medium
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
Loam
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Chionodoxa
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Prayer plant
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Prayer Plant
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Маранта
glória da neve
In Polish
Prayer plant
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Prayer plant
glory of the snow
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Marantaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Calathea
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Scilloideae
Properties of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow
Care of Prayer Plant and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
