Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, North America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Edible dye
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Pot Marigold
In German
Wunderblume
Ringelblume
In French
Belle-de-nuit
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Caléndula
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Maravilha
pot Marigold
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Pot Marigold
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Pot Marigold season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.