Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Sprinkle water over foliage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
red alder
Prayer plant
In German
rot-Erle
Maranta leuconeura
In French
aulne rouge
Prayer plant
In Spanish
aliso rojo
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Маранта
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Prayer plant
In Latin
red alnus
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Zingiberales
Family
Betulaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Red Alder and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Red Alder and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Red Alder and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Red Alder and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Alder and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Alder and Prayer Plant
Care of Red Alder and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prayer Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.