Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
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
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Lupinus
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Prayer plant
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Maranta leuconeura
lupine
In French
Prayer plant
usine de lupin
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
planta de lupino
In Greek
Prayer Plant
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Маранта
tremoço planta
In Polish
Prayer plant
łubin roślin
In Latin
Prayer plant
Plinio herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Marantaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Faboideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Lupine
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Prayer Plant and Lupine Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Lupine are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Lupine
Care of Prayer Plant and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.