Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealy bugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Hummingbirds, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiviral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
CALATHEA ornata
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Prayer Plant
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
Prayer plant
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Maranta leuconeura
In French
Summer Snapdragon
Prayer plant
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
maranta leuconeura
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
Prayer Plant
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
Маранта
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
Prayer plant
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
Prayer plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Applicable
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Prayer Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prayer Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prayer Plant is Not Available.
Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Prayer Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Prayer Plant flower color: Not Available
- Prayer Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Prayer Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Prayer Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Snapdragon 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.