Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible dye
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Aaraar
In German
Wunderblume
Wacholder
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Genévrier
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Juniperus
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Jałowiec
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Juniperus
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Juniper season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.