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About Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa

Norfolk Island Pine
Mirabilis Jalapa
About Mirabilis Jalapa and Norfolk Island Pine


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs   
Origin
Australia   
Central America, North America   
Types
not available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Subtropical forests   
Temperate Regions, tropical environments   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
7-10   
AHS Heat Zone
11-1   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   
Habit
Pyramidal   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm   
14
60.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
460.00 cm   
99+
50.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green   
Pink, Red, White, Yellow   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Green   
Black, Green   
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Yellow green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Egg-shaped   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Spring   
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Tip cutting   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   
Do not water excessively   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves   
Cut back old stems to the ground   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing   
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves   
Aphids, Slugs   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
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
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
Yes   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Butterflies   
Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree   
Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Making cosmetics   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak   
Not Available   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary   
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood   
Flowers, Leaves   
Other Uses
Used in Furniture   
Edible dye   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical   
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla   
Mirabilis jalapa   
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine   
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower   
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन   
Mirabilis jalapa   
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine   
Wunderblume   
In French
Norfolk Île Pine   
Belle-de-nuit   
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island   
Dondiego de noche   
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine   
mirabilis Jalapa   
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine   
Maravilha   
In Polish
Norfolk Pine   
mirabilis Jalapa   
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus   
mirabilis Ja-   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Coniferophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Pinopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Pinales   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Araucariaceae   
Nyctaginaceae   
Genus
Araucaria   
Mirabilis   
Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
13   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa

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

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Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa

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

Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information

Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:

Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa

Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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