Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
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
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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Moderate Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible dye
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Lacebark Elm
In German
Wunderblume
Lacebark Elm
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ulmeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Lacebark Elm season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lacebark Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.