Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
gold medallion tree
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
gold medallion tree
Wunderblume
In French
gold medallion tree
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
Maravilha
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
aureus arbore
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa. Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Leptophylla does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.