Bishop's Weed

Mock Orange

About Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange

Bishop's Weed

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Mexico

Types

Aegopodium podagraria

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

1069

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-158-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

10-7

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Small oblong

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Rich

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

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

Facts

Flowers

✔ ✘

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Weather protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMMI majus

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Bishop's Weed, Bullwort

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

बिशप निराना

Philadelphus

In German

Bischofs Unkraut

Pfeifensträucher

In French

la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque

Philadelphus

In Spanish

biznaga

Philadelphus

In Greek

ζιζανίων επισκόπου

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

erva daninha do Bispo

Philadelphus

In Polish

chwastów biskupa

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Episcopi viriditas

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Cornales

Family

Apiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Trachyspermum

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

75179

1 27800

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Properties of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange

Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange Physical Information

Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange are as follows:

Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange

Care of Bishop's Weed and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.