Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
None
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
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Prayer plant
बर्फ बुश
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Schnee Bush
In French
Prayer plant
neige Bush
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
nieve Bush
In Greek
Prayer Plant
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Маранта
neve de Bush
In Polish
Prayer plant
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Prayer plant
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Euphorbiales
Family
Marantaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Applicable
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Snow Bush
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Snow Bush Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Snow Bush are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Prayer Plant and Snow Bush
Care of Prayer Plant and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.