Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, North America
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible dye
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Wunderblume
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Buxales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Sarcococca confusa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.