Desert Willow

Mock Orange

About Desert Willow and Mock Orange

Desert Willow

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Mexico

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

1269

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

10-7

Sunset Zone

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

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

180.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Orange

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

Linear

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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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

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHILOPSIS linearis

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Desert Willow

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

रेगिस्तान विलो

Philadelphus

In German

Wüsten Weide

Pfeifensträucher

In French

desert Willow

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Desert Willow

Philadelphus

In Greek

έρημο Willow

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

Willow deserto

Philadelphus

In Polish

desert Willow

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

desert Willow

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Chilopsis

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

70179

1 27800

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Properties of Desert Willow and Mock Orange

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

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Season and Care of Desert Willow and Mock Orange

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

Desert Willow and Mock Orange Physical Information

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

Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Desert Willow and Mock Orange

Care of Desert Willow and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Desert Willow 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.