Mirabilis Jalapa
4.5 out of 5 (4 experiences)
Also known as
Marvel of Peru, Marvel of Peru and Four O'Clock Flower
Taxonomy
Mirabilis jalapa
Mirabilis
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Mirabilis Jalapa
How often to water your Mirabilis Jalapa
Mirabilis Jalapa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Marvel of Peru in your home
Mirabilis Jalapa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mirabilis Jalapa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mirabilis Jalapa in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Mirabilis Jalapa
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mirabilis Jalapa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Mirabilis Jalapa
Mirabilis Jalapa
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.