About Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Not Available
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Acacia
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Acacia
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Acacia
Wunderblume
In French
Acacia
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Acacia
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Acacia
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Acacia
Maravilha
In Polish
Acacia
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Acacia
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Acacia and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.