Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon 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, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Ants
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Sawblade
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Sawblade
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Sawblade
In French
Prayer plant
Sawblade
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Dyckia piña
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Маранта
Sawblade
In Polish
Prayer plant
Sawblade
In Latin
Prayer plant
Sawblade
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Bromeliales
Family
Marantaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prayer Plant and Sawblade
Wondering what are the properties of Prayer Plant and Sawblade? We provide you with everything About Prayer Plant and Sawblade. Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns and Sawblade doesn't have thorns. Also Prayer Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sawblade has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prayer Plant and Sawblade and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Sawblade
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Sawblade Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Sawblade are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Sawblade
Care of Prayer Plant and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.