Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Central America, North America
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
No need to prune
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Edible dye
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
ORYZA
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Rice
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
चावल
In German
Wunderblume
Reis
In French
Belle-de-nuit
riz
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
arroz
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Maravilha
arroz
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
ryż
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Poaceae
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 Rice Plant
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Rice Plant season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.