Anthi Mantharai (Four O’Clock Flower Plant) – Mirabilis Jalapa Any Color Live Plant

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Four O’Clock Flower Plant – Mirabilis Jalapa Any Color Live Plant | Anthi Mantharai

Four O’Clock Flower Plant, scientifically known as Mirabilis jalapa, is a colourful flowering plant commonly called Anthi Mantharai in Tamil, Four O’Clock Flower, Marvel of Peru and Beauty of the Night. This attractive live plant is known for its beautiful flowers, which may come in shades of pink, red, yellow, white and mixed colours, depending on the variety.

The Four O’Clock Flower Plant is a lovely addition to home gardens, balconies, terraces, outdoor spaces and flower beds. Its colourful blooms often open in the late afternoon or evening, making it a special choice for home gardening.

If you are looking to buy Anthi Mantharai live plants online, this flowering plant is a wonderful option for adding colour and beauty to your garden.

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Specification	Details
Product Name	Four O’Clock Flower Plant
Tamil Name	Anthi Mantharai
Common Names	Four O’Clock Flower, Marvel of Peru, Beauty of the Night
Botanical Name	Mirabilis jalapa
Plant Type	Flowering Plant
Plant Status	Live Plant
Flower Colour	Any Colour / Assorted Colours
Flowering Time	Usually afternoon to evening
Suitable Location	Outdoor Garden, Balcony, Terrace
Sunlight	Full Sun / Partial Sun
Water Requirement	Moderate
Maintenance	Easy
Chemical Free	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes

Key Features & Benefits

Produces attractive flowers in different colours, depending on the variety.
Commonly known as Anthi Mantharai in Tamil.
Flowers often open in the late afternoon or evening.
Suitable for home gardens, balconies and terrace gardens.
Can be grown in suitable pots, containers or garden soil.
Adds colour to outdoor spaces and flower beds.
A good choice for gardeners who enjoy growing flowering plants.

Where to Keep the Four O’Clock Flower Plant

The Anthi Mantharai plant is suitable for:

Home gardens
Outdoor flower beds
Balcony gardens
Terrace gardens
Pots and containers
Garden borders
Open spaces with sufficient sunlight

Choose a location with good sunlight and enough space for the plant to grow.

Sunlight Requirements

Four O’Clock Flower Plants grow well in full sunlight or partial sunlight. Several hours of sunlight can encourage healthy growth and flowering. In very hot weather, some protection from intense afternoon heat may help the plant.

Watering Requirements

Water the plant when the top layer of soil begins to dry. Keep the soil moderately moist while avoiding overwatering.

Ensure that pots have drainage holes so excess water can drain away properly.

Soil & Fertilizer

Use loose, fertile and well-draining soil for healthy plant growth. A potting mix containing garden soil and organic compost can be suitable.

Adding compost or vermicompost occasionally can help support healthy foliage and flowering. Avoid keeping the roots in waterlogged soil.

How to Care for Anthi Mantharai

Place the plant in a sunny outdoor location.
Water when the soil begins to dry.
Use well-draining soil in pots or garden beds.
Add organic compost when required.
Remove dried leaves and faded flowers when necessary.
Allow enough space for the plant to spread.
Check the plant regularly for common garden pests.

Flowering & Growth

Mirabilis jalapa is a flowering plant that can produce blooms in a range of colours, depending on the variety. Its flowers often open later in the day and may remain open into the evening.

The plant can grow in garden soil or suitable containers. In warm climates, it may grow as a perennial, while in other conditions it is often cultivated seasonally. It can also regrow from its underground tuber when growing conditions are suitable.

Why Buy Four O’Clock Flower Plants from MyOwnGarden?

MyOwnGarden offers a range of live flowering plants and gardening products for home gardeners. Anthi Mantharai is a colourful option for people looking to add attractive flowers to their outdoor spaces, balconies and terrace gardens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Anthi Mantharai called in English?

Anthi Mantharai is commonly known as the Four O’Clock Flower or Marvel of Peru. Its botanical name is Mirabilis jalapa.

2. What colours are available in Four O’Clock Flower Plants?

Depending on the variety, flowers may be pink, red, yellow, white or mixed colours. The actual colour depends on the plant supplied.

3. Why is it called the Four O’Clock Flower?

The flowers commonly open in the late afternoon, often around four o’clock, and may stay open into the evening.

4. Can I grow Anthi Mantharai in a pot?

Yes. You can grow it in a suitably sized pot with fertile soil and proper drainage.

5. Does the Four O’Clock Flower Plant need sunlight?

Yes. It generally grows well in full sunlight or partial sunlight.

6. How often should I water Anthi Mantharai?

Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry. Avoid overwatering and waterlogged soil.

7. Is Four O’Clock Flower suitable for home gardens?

Yes. It is suitable for outdoor home gardens, balconies, terraces, containers and flower beds.

8. Can I buy Anthi Mantharai live plants online?

Yes, you can buy the Four O’Clock Flower Plant – Mirabilis jalapa Any Color Live Plant online from MyOwnGarden.

Delivery Across India

MyOwnGarden offers delivery options across India through MSS Parcel / VPN Parcel / ST Courier, depending on service availability.

For Chennai customers, local delivery areas may include Velachery, Medavakkam, Pallikaranai, Madipakkam, T Nagar, Nungambakkam, Egmore, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, Porur, Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Sholinganallur, Chrompet and Tambaram. Delivery availability may vary by location.