Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
BROMELIA
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Heart-of-flame
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Herz -of -Flame
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame. Marvel of Peru doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Marvel of Peru does not have fragrant flowers. Marvel of Peru has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Heart of Flame season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame
Care of Marvel of Peru and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marvel of Peru needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.