Plant Care Wild Four O'Clock

Wild Four O'Clock

Also known as

wild four o'clock, heartleaf four o'clock and heartleaf umbrella wort

Taxonomy

Mirabilis nyctaginea
Mirabilis
Nyctaginaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Wild Four O'Clock

💦 Water

How often to water your Wild Four O'Clock

Water needs for Wild Four O'Clock
0.5 cups
every 9

Wild Four O'Clock 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.

Calculate water needs of Wild Four O'Clock

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wild Four O'Clock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Wild Four O'Clock: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Wild Four O'Clock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Wild Four O'Clock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wild Four O'Clock in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wild Four O'Clock

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Wild Four O'Clock: repot after 2X growth

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 Wild Four O'Clock after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Wild Four O'Clock 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.

Wild Four O'Clock Water Frequency →

Wild Four O'Clock Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wild Four O'Clock 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 🏡.

Wild Four O'Clock Light Requirements →

Wild Four O'Clock Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wild Four O'Clock is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Wild Four O'Clock 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!

Best Soil Mix for Wild Four O'Clock →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wild Four O'Clock →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Wild Four O'Clock grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Wild Four O'Clock →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Wild Four O'Clock can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Wild Four O'Clock Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Wild Four O'Clock, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Wild Four O'Clock

Wild Four O'Clock

Wild Four O'Clock


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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