Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Maranta leuconeura
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Root
Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALATHEA ornata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Prayer Plant
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Prayer plant
Umbrella Plant
In German
Maranta leuconeura
Dach-Anlage
In French
Prayer plant
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
maranta leuconeura
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Prayer Plant
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Маранта
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Prayer plant
parasol roślin
In Latin
Prayer plant
O Planta
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Marantaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prayer Plant is and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Prayer Plant and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.