Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Abelia
Philadelphus
In German
Abelia
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Abelia
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Abelia
Philadelphus
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Abelia
Philadelphus
In Polish
Abelia
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Abelia
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cornales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Abelia
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Hydrangeoideae
Properties of Abelia and Mock Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Mock Orange. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Mock Orange
Season and care of Abelia and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Mock Orange season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Mock Orange Physical Information
Abelia and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Mock Orange are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abelia and Mock Orange
Care of Abelia and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.