Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Central America, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12*9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Oblovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Not Available
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NEMATANTHUS gregarius
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Goldfish Plant
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Hortensie
Wunderblume
In French
Hortensia
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Hortensia
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
υδραγεία
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Maravilha
In Polish
Hortensja
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Hibiscus
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Not Available
Mirabilis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa. Goldfish Plant doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Goldfish Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Goldfish Plant has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goldfish Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goldfish Plant is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goldfish Plant is Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Goldfish Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Goldfish Plant flower color: Orange
Goldfish Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Goldfish Plant and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldfish Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Goldfish Plant needs Not Available and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
