Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, North America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
watermilfoil
In German
Wunderblume
watermilfoil
In French
Belle-de-nuit
myriophylle
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
watermilfoil
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Maravilha
watermilfoil
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
watermilfoil
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil. Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Mirabilis Jalapa does not have fragrant flowers. Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Watermilfoil season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.