Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States
Central America, North America
Types
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Use nitrogen rich soil
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Mesquite
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Mesquite
Wunderblume
In French
Mesquite
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
mezquite
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Είδος μιμόζας
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Mesquite
Maravilha
In Polish
Mesquite
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Mesquite
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa. Mesquite Tree has thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Mesquite Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mesquite Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinitis. 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 Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mesquite Tree season is Spring and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring. The type of soil for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Mesquite Tree and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.