Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
China
Central America, North America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Beetles
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Wunderblume
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Maravilha
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa. Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Toxic and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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.