Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Ohio buckeye
Wunderblume
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Maravilha
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Ohio Buckeye 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.