Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Succulent
Origin
Central America, North America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
तरकश ट्री
In German
Wunderblume
Köcherbaum
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Quiver Tree season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Quiver Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.