Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Not Available
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Trichocereus
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Trichocereus
Wunderblume
In French
Trichocereus
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Trichocereus
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Maravilha
In Polish
Trichocereus
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Trichocereus
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa. Trichocereus has thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Trichocereus and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.