Mirabilis Jalapa

Mirabilis Jalapa is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Marvel of Peru →

Common Marvel of Peru Problems →

Mirabilis Jalapa 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.

Marvel of Peru Water Frequency →

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Mirabilis Jalapa 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 🏡.

Marvel of Peru Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Mirabilis Jalapa is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Marvel of Peru Toxicity to Dogs →

Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Marvel of Peru →

When and How to Successfully Repot Marvel of Peru →

Mirabilis Jalapa grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mirabilis Jalapa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Mirabilis Jalapa can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Marvel of Peru →

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Marvel of Peru →
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• Marvel of Peru Root Rot →