Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Philadelphus
candlenut पेड़
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Candlenut Baum
In French
Philadelphus
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Philadelphus
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Philadelphus
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Philadelphus
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Candlenut. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Candlenut 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 Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Candlenut
Season and care of Mock Orange and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Candlenut Physical Information
Mock Orange and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Candlenut are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Mock Orange and Candlenut
Care of Mock Orange and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.