Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Central America, North America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
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
No pruning needed, 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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Buds
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
SABAL yapa
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Huano, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
हुआन
In German
Wunderblume
Huan
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Huan
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Huan
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Χουάν
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Huan
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Huan
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Huano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Corypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Huano season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Huano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Huano flower color: Ivory
- Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Huano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Huano pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Huano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.