Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Central America, North America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible dye
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Wunderblume
indische Malve
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
malva india
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Mallow indiana
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Indian Mallow season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.