Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Quercus
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Quercus
Wunderblume
In French
Quercus
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Quercus
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Quercus
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Quercus
Maravilha
In Polish
Quercus
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Quercus
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Water Oak and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.