How to tend a Mirabilis jalapa
Also known as: Jalapa officinalis Garsault, Nyctago hortensis Juss. ex Roem. & Schult., Nyctago jalapae (L.) DC., Nyctago versicolor Salisb., Mirabilis lindheimeri (Standl.) Shinners, Mirabilis jalapa subsp. lindheimeri Standl., Mirabilis jalapa var. lindheimeri (Standl.) Cory, Mirabilis jalapa var. jalapa
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Not resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, water less frequently in winter dormancy
Sunlight
Likes adequate sunshine and ventilated places, shade properly under summer strong light, when flowering put in the places with scattered light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves, withered flowers, overstocked branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- India
- Category
- Oleaceae, Jasminum
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period June-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
- Flower colors
- rose red to purple
- World Flora Online
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