Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central America, North America
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Saharan myrtle
In German
Wunderblume
Saharan myrtle
In French
Belle-de-nuit
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Maravilha
murta Saharan
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.