Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ASARUM europaeum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
European Wild Ginger
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
In German
Wunderblume
Europäische Wild Ginger
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Wild Ginger européenne
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Wild Ginger Europea
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Wild Ginger Europeia
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Kopytnik pospolity
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Aristolochiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Wild Ginger 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 European Wild Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and European Wild Ginger season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for European Wild Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
- European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and European Wild Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.