When does Mirabilis jalapa bloom?

When does it bloom?

Mirabilis jalapa, also known as night flower, is a perennial herb with rich flower colors, the most common of which is purple. The flowering period of Mirabilis jalapa is very long, concentrated from June to November.

From one of the names of Mirabilis jalapa - night flower, we can know that Mirabilis jalapa blooms in the evening. Mirabilis jalapa usually blooms in the evening when the sun is about to set, and the flowers of Mirabilis jalapa will close in the morning.

What are the requirements?

For Mirabilis jalapa to bloom, a good growing environment is very important.

When growing Mirabilis jalapa, it is best to place it in a slightly shaded place, because the flowers of Mirabilis jalapa open in the evening and close the next morning. Under the scorching sun, the leaves of Mirabilis jalapa will wilt and even fall off. Therefore, the breeding environment should be shaded. The shade of a cool tree is a better breeding place.

In addition, sufficient nutrients are also very necessary, otherwise the Mirabilis jalapa will not be able to bloom well. This is related to the application of water and fertilizer. During the growth period of Mirabilis jalapa, water and fertilizer must meet its growth needs, and apply fertilizer thinly and frequently. Watering should be sufficient. Generally, the soil needs to be kept moist, and watering should be carried out when the soil is dry. In the hot summer, you can increase the frequency and amount of watering appropriately according to the water shortage situation, but be careful not to allow water to accumulate.

In order to make the Mirabilis jalapa bloom luxuriantly, you can apply phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer once or twice during the bud formation period of Mirabilis jalapa.