Celosia

Mock Orange

About Celosia and Mock Orange

Celosia

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Shrub

Origin

North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia

Mexico

Types

Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

369

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-158-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

10-7

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Y-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

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, Fall, Late Fall

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune ocassionally

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

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CELOSIA argentea

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Celosia

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

Celosia

Philadelphus

In German

Celosia

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Celosia

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Celosia

Philadelphus

In Greek

Celosia

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Celosia

Philadelphus

In Polish

celosia

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Celosia

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Cornales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Celosia

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

11179

1 27800

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Properties of Celosia and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Mock Orange. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like . 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 Celosia and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Celosia and Mock Orange

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

Celosia and Mock Orange Physical Information

Celosia and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Mock Orange are as follows:

Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Celosia and Mock Orange

Care of Celosia and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Celosia 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.