Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Central America, North America
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Sakaki
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Sakaki
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Sperrstrauch
Wunderblume
In French
Sakaki
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Sakaki
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Sakaki
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Maravilha
In Polish
Sakaki
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Sakaki
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Sakaki and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Sakaki 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.