Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
Central America, North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
marginal wood fern
In German
Wunderblume
marginal Holz fern
In French
Belle-de-nuit
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Maravilha
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Polypodiales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Dryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Marginal Wood Fern season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.