Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
पानी लिली
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Wunderblume
In French
géant nénuphar
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
νούφαρο
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
waterlily
Maravilha
In Polish
Lilia wodna
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa. Giant Waterlily has thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Waterlily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Giant Waterlily and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
