Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Prayer plant
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Baum des Himmels
In French
Prayer plant
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Prayer Plant
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Маранта
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Prayer plant
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Prayer plant
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Marantaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Applicable
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is Not Available and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Prayer Plant and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.