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About Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl


About Spanish Shawl and Mirabilis Jalapa


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Central America, North America   
Mexico, Central America   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments   
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
50.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Fuchsia   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black, Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped   
Oval Cordate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth   

Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   
Fertilize every three months   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs   
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Beetles, Bugs, Insects   

Allergy
Not Available   
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing   

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics   
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Sometimes   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Leaves, Stem   

Other Uses
Edible dye   
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Sometimes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower   
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa   
HETEROCENTRON elegans   

Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower   
Spanish Shawl   

In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa   
Heterocentron   

In German
Wunderblume   
Heterocentron   

In French
Belle-de-nuit   
Heterocentron   

In Spanish
Dondiego de noche   
Heterocentron   

In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa   
Heterocentron   

In Portuguese
Maravilha   
Heterocentron   

In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa   
Heterocentron   

In Latin
mirabilis Ja-   
Heterocentron   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Myrtales   

Family
Nyctaginaceae   
Melastomataceae   

Genus
Mirabilis   
Heterocentron   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Abreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl

Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Spanish Shawl doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl

Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Spanish Shawl season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.

Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl Physical Information

Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl are as follows:

Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl

Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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