Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Wunderblume
In French
Camellia japonais
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Maravilha
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Camellia Italica
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Japanese Camellia and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.