Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Holywood
In German
Wunderblume
Holywood
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Holywood
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Holywood
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Holywood
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Holywood
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Holywood
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Holywood season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Holywood 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.