Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Epiphyte
Origin
Central America, North America
South America
Types
Not Available
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
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
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible dye
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Wunderblume
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Angraecum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.