Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Celery
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
अजवायन
Philadelphus
In German
Sellerie
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Céleri
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Apio
Philadelphus
In Greek
Σέλινο
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Aipo
Philadelphus
In Polish
Seler
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
apium
Philadelphus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Celery and Mock Orange
Season and care of Celery and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Mock Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery and Mock Orange Physical Information
Celery and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Mock Orange are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celery and Mock Orange
Care of Celery and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Celery 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.