Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
  
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
  
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll is as follows:
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Mirabilis Jalapa in Winter: Average Water
Watering China Doll in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering China Doll in Winter: Average Water
Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll diseases is very important factor of Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Mirabilis Jalapa: Aphids and Slugs
- China Doll: Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot and Snails
Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll pruning is done as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa pruning: Cut back old stems to the ground
China Doll pruning: Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Mirabilis Jalapa and China Doll fertilizers are as follows:
- Mirabilis Jalapa fertilizers: as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
- China Doll fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize in growing season