Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Syringa
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Lilac
In Hindi
Prayer plant
बकाइन
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Flieder
In French
Prayer plant
lilas
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
lila
In Greek
Prayer Plant
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Маранта
lilás
In Polish
Prayer plant
liliowy
In Latin
Prayer plant
lilac
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Marantaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Lilacs
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Lilacs Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Lilacs are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Lilacs
Care of Prayer Plant and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
