marvel of Peru
Mirabilis jalapa
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
Pink, rose, red, magenta, yellow, white Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
yellow,purple,orange,pink Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,purple,pink,white
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Poisonous To Humans:
Yes
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Marvel of Peru is a unique annual flowering plant with fragrant blooms. It is best to give it 1 deep watering per week. Water thoroughly when soil dries to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Avoid over watering that may lead to root rot. Make sure to plant it in a well-draining soil. If soil tends to hold water, it is advisable to mix compost into the soil to prevent standing water. This will also provide the necessary nutrients to help promote healthy growth of the plant. Watering can be done early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
sunlight
Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis jalapa) is a flower that prefers full sun when grown outdoors. It will tolerate partial sun, but it is best to provide an area of your garden that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Marvel of Peru can tolerate some afternoon shade in areas with high summer temperatures. Inside, the flower needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Provide direct sunlight in the morning or late afternoon for the best results. A south- or west-facing windowsill is an ideal spot for growing Marvel of Peru.
pruning
Pruning for Marvel of Peru should be done in the late fall or early spring. Make sure to remove and discard all weakened or diseased branches. Prune the shrub to maintain a desired shape or size. For a bushy plant, prune off about 1/3 of the older canes and leave the younger ones. For a more upright plant, cut the longest canes by half and trim back the sides and middle as needed. Prune back the flowering stems to just 1 or 2 nodes each. This will ensure larger, more profuse blooms.
