Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Primula elatior
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Oxlip
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Prayer plant
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Primula elatior
In Greek
Prayer Plant
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Маранта
Oxlip
In Polish
Prayer plant
Oxlip
In Latin
Prayer plant
Oxlip
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Myrtales
Family
Marantaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Applicable
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Oxlip
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Oxlip Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Oxlip are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Oxlip
Care of Prayer Plant and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
