Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, North America
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Chimney Bellflower
In German
Wunderblume
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
Belle-de-nuit
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
Maravilha
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
komin Bellflower
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Campanula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Chimney Bellflower doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chimney Bellflower 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Chimney Bellflower season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.