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About Hosta and Mock Orange


About Mock Orange and Hosta


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Shrub  

Origin
Asia  
Mexico  

Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’  
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii  

Number of Varieties
70  
99+
69  
99+

Habitat
-  
Wide range of ecological site  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
8-11  

AHS Heat Zone
9-2  
10-7  

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
45.70 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
Red, Orange  

Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
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
Red blotch  
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Heat Tolerance  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
-  
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
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Erosion control  
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  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'  
CHOISYA ternata  

Common Name
Hosta  
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange  

In Hindi
Hosta  
Philadelphus  

In German
Hosta  
Pfeifensträucher  

In French
Hosta  
Philadelphus  

In Spanish
Hosta  
Philadelphus  

In Greek
Hosta  
Philadelphus  

In Portuguese
Hosta  
Philadelphus  

In Polish
Hosta  
Jaśminowiec  

In Latin
strone  
Philadelphus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Asparagales  
Cornales  

Family
Liliaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Hosta  
Philadlephus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Philadelpheae  

Subfamily
Agavoideae  
Hydrangeoideae  

Number of Species
70  
179  
99+

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Properties of Hosta and Mock Orange

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

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Season and Care of Hosta and Mock Orange

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

Hosta and Mock Orange Physical Information

Hosta and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Mock Orange are as follows:

Care of Hosta and Mock Orange

Care of Hosta and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.

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