Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Edible dye
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Wunderblume
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Belle-de-nuit
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Maravilha
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Arboricola season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.