Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Buttonbush
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Button Strauch
In French
Philadelphus
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Philadelphus
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Philadelphus
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Philadelphus
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Buttonbush
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Buttonbush? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Buttonbush. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Buttonbush doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Buttonbush has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Buttonbush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Buttonbush
Season and care of Mock Orange and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Buttonbush Physical Information
Mock Orange and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Buttonbush are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Buttonbush
Care of Mock Orange and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.