Mirabilis Nyctaginea
Also known as
Wild Four O'Clock, Wild Four O'Clock, wild four o'clock, heartleaf four o'clock and heartleaf umbrella wort
Taxonomy
Mirabilis nyctaginea
Mirabilis
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Mirabilis Nyctaginea
Water
How often to water your Mirabilis Nyctaginea
every 9
Mirabilis Nyctaginea 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Wild Four O'Clock in your home
a window
Mirabilis Nyctaginea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Mirabilis Nyctaginea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mirabilis Nyctaginea in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Mirabilis Nyctaginea
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 Nyctaginea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Mirabilis Nyctaginea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Mirabilis Nyctaginea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Mirabilis Nyctaginea does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growth Pattern
Mirabilis Nyctaginea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Mirabilis Nyctaginea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Mirabilis Nyctaginea
Mirabilis Nyctaginea
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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