Mirabilis jalapa grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Mirabilis also known as Marvel of Peru, Mirabilis jalapa perennial evergreen or annual plant, used as ornamental fragrance plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, desert, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+(as perennial) 3-9 (as annual).
Leaves color green in heart shape.
Mirabilis jalapa flower
Flower fragrant color purple, white, yellow, orange, pink or mix in variety in different color pattern.
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How to grow Mirabilis jalapa growing and care:
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes if you want specific color
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive, aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, slugs
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Design and control
Size of the plant?
0.6-1.2m, 2-4 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Fragrant flowers and color can be: purple, white, yellow, orange, pink or mix in variety in different color pattern.
Scientific name:
Mirabilis jalapa
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