Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
South America
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Marvel of Peru and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Marvel of Peru needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.