Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
Australia, United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Diuretic, Febrifuge, Itching, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Landscape, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Duranta erecta
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, skyflower, golden duranta
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Golden duranta
In German
Wunderblume
Goldene duranta
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Golden duranta
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
duranta de oro
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Golden duranta
In Portuguese
Maravilha
duranta de ouro
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Golden duranta
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Golden duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Golden duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Golden duranta 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 Golden duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Golden duranta season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Golden duranta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Golden duranta is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Golden duranta height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Golden duranta flower color: Light Blue
- Golden duranta leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Golden duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Golden duranta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Golden duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.