Name: Unveiling the Marvel of Peru: Nature's Hidden Gem |
SKU: marvel-of-peru
Price: 313.0 AED
Availability: InStock

Scientific name	Mirabilis jalapa f. eujalapa Heimerl, Nyctago jalapa, Nyctago versicolor Salisb
Common name	Marvel of Peru, Four-o-clock, False Jalap, Bunga Pukul Empat,
Temperature requirement	25-35°c
Humidity	40-50%
Light	Full sun to part shade
Watering	Water everyday &keep moist
Pests	Fungus
Pet friendliness	toxic to pets and humans
Maximum plant height	60-90cm
Potting mix	Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite
Pot requirement	Good drainage & repot every 1-2 years
Nutrition	Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days
Pruning & training	Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
Common color & season	Pink, red, yellow, white
Description	Marvel of Peru thrive in full sun, meaning approximately six hours of direct sunlight on most days. They will tolerate partial shade, though the plants might become somewhat leggy and not bloom as profusely in locations that are too shady.Marvel of Peru plants can grow in a variety of soil types. But rich, loamy, well-drained soil is ideal. And a neutral to slightly acidic soil ph is best.Do not let these plants dry out; water whenever the top 1 to 2 inches of soil becomes dry. But avoid overwatering, as soggy soil can cause root rot. Mulching around the plants can help to keep the soil sufficiently moist. Plants grown in containers will generally need more regular watering than those in the ground.Marvel of Peru plants thrive in warm temperatures and are often grown as annuals in cooler climates outside of their growing zones, where the plants die once frost and cold fall temperatures arrive. Humidity typically isn’t an issue for them as long as adequate soil moisture is maintained. Pinch back the main shoot when the plant is young to promote a bushier growth habit and more flowering. In dry weather, when the plants can get a little ragged looking, a shearing back by about a third will refresh them.