Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Central America, North America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
common pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible dye
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Seckel Pear
In German
Wunderblume
Kultur-Birne
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Seckel Pear
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Seckel Pear season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Seckel Pear pruning is done 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.