umbrellaworts (Mirabilis)

umbrellaworts

The umbrellaworts (Mirabilis) are a group of plants notable for their showy and very fragrant flowers. These plants are often referred to as umbrellaworts because they tend to bloom in the late afternoon. Several species are cultivated as ornamentals, and many form deep, tuberous roots. One of these tubers, M. expansa, is grown as a crop in the Andean region, where it is called mauka or chago.

Scientific classification

Genus

umbrellaworts (Mirabilis)

Family

Four o'clock

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Four o'clock flower Wild four o'clock Desert Wishbone-Bush Colorado four o'clock Narrowleaf four o'clock Sweet four o'clock White four o'clock Scarlet four o'clock California four o'clock Broad-leaved four-o'clock Wishbone-bush Wishbone-bush Longlobe four o'clock

Care Guide for umbrellaworts

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Umbrellaworts thrives with a consistent weekly watering schedule, preferring evenly distributed moisture. It is not drought-resistant and flourishes in full sun. Optimal growth occurs when soil moisture levels reflect its native wet and dry seasonal climate.

Propagation: Propagation of umbrellaworts can occur via seeds, cuttings, or division, requiring warmth, light, and well-draining soil. Maintain moisture levels and take care with delicate roots. Surface-sow seeds in a soil-sand mix and acclimate young plants to increasing light gradually.

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