Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Hedges
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
BROMELIA
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Heart-of-flame
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Prayer plant
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Маранта
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Prayer plant
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Prayer plant
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Marantaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Bromelioideae
Properties of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame
Care of Prayer Plant and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.