Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Maranta leuconeura
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Prayer plant
In German
Red Buckeye
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Red Buckeye
Prayer plant
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Маранта
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Prayer plant
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Zingiberales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Prayer Plant is .
Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is 25.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Prayer Plant flower color:
- Prayer Plant leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant
Care of Red Buckeye and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.