Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Pear
In Hindi
Prayer plant
नाशपाती
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Birne
In French
Prayer plant
Poire
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Pera
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Маранта
Pera
In Polish
Prayer plant
Gruszka
In Latin
Prayer plant
Orbis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Marantaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Applicable
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Pear
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Pear is Acidic.
Prayer Plant and Pear Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Pear are as follows:
Care of Prayer Plant and Pear
Care of Prayer Plant and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
