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About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant


About Prayer Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Not Available   
Central America, South America   

Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
8   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens   
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H2   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Not Available   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
400.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed   
Ovate elongated   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Not Available   

Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Not Available   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   
Mealy bugs, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Not Available   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Not Available   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species   

Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Root   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus   
CALATHEA ornata   

Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea   
Prayer Plant   

In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Prayer plant   

In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus   
Maranta leuconeura   

In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus   
Prayer plant   

In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus   
maranta leuconeura   

In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus   
Prayer Plant   

In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus   
Маранта   

In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Prayer plant   

In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus   
Prayer plant   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Vascular plant   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
Zingiberales   

Family
Malvaceae   
Marantaceae   

Genus
Hibiscus   
Calathea   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Malveae   
Not Applicable   

Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Not Applicable   

Number of Species
Not Available   
300   
99+

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Properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant

Wondering what are the properties of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant? We provide you with everything About Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Prayer Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Rose of Sharon Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Prayer Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant

Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant Physical Information

Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant are as follows:

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant

Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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.

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