Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
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
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Prayer plant
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Prayer Plant
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Маранта
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Prayer plant
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Prayer plant
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Family
Marantaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Prayer Plant and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.