Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Central America, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Treacleberry
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Treacleberry
Wunderblume
In French
Treacleberry
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Treacleberry
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Treacleberry
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
Maravilha
In Polish
Treacleberry
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Treacleberry
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Maianthemum
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa. Treacleberry doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Treacleberry does not have fragrant flowers. Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Treacleberry and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Treacleberry 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.