Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
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Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Candytuft
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Candytuft
Philadelphus
In German
Schleifenblume
Pfeifensträucher
In French
candytuft
Philadelphus
In Spanish
candytuft
Philadelphus
In Greek
candytuft
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
ibero
Philadelphus
In Polish
candytuft
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Coleus
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Iberis
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Candytuft and Mock Orange
Season and care of Candytuft and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Candytuft and Mock Orange Physical Information
Candytuft and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Mock Orange are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candytuft and Mock Orange
Care of Candytuft and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Candytuft 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.