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
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
Egg-shaped
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Edible dye
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Lignum Vitae
In German
Wunderblume
Lignum Vitae
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Palo santo
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Maravilha
pau-santo
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Lignum Vitae season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.