Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Edible dye
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
Quercus
In German
Wunderblume
Quercus
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Quercus
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Quercus
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
Quercus
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Quercus
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Quercus
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Fagaceae
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 Water Oak
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Water Oak season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.