Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Canada
Central America, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Kermesbeere
Wunderblume
In French
POKEBERRY
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Pokeberry
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
POKEBERRY
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Maravilha
In Polish
alkiermes
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
pokeberry
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Mirabilis
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 Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. 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 Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Pokeberry and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry 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.