What other names does the four o'clock flower have? Learn about its common aliases

Other names for the four o'clock flower

The four o'clock flower has many other names. It is also called grass jasmine, landmine flower, bath flower, pink bean flower, rouge flower, soup flower, night flower, jasmine ox flower, official powder flower, night darling, tide-coming flower, supper flower, champion flower, dew-horn plum, evening tea flower, and wild jasmine.

Growing habits of the four o'clock flower

The four o'clock flower originates from the tropical regions of the Americas. It likes warm and humid environments and is not tolerant of cold or intense heat; when temperatures are low, the plant will die. It likes light but is not tolerant of scorching sun, and requires a well-ventilated growing environment. It has low requirements for soil, but grows better in loose, fertile soil.

Morphological characteristics of the four o'clock flower

The four o'clock flower has ovate leaves. The leaves are relatively large and lush green. When it blooms, it produces star-shaped flowers, mostly purple in color, though there are also yellow, white, and variegated four o'clock flowers. After flowering, it produces black seeds.

The flower language of the four o'clock flower

The flower language of the four o'clock flower is suspicion, conjecture, and caution.