Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Central America, North America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Stevia
In German
Wunderblume
Stevia
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Stevia
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Stevia
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Stevia
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Stevia
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Stewia
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Stevia season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.