Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Central America, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Siebolds Primel
Wunderblume
In French
Primrose japonaise
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
Maravilha
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa. Japanese primrose doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and 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 Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Japanese primrose and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose 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 primrose 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.