Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, North America
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible dye
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
तोरी
In German
Wunderblume
Zucchini
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Courgette
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
calabacín
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Maravilha
abobrinha
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Kabaczek
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and Zucchini season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.