Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Celery
In Hindi
Philadelphus
अजवायन
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Sellerie
In French
Philadelphus
Céleri
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Apio
In Greek
Philadelphus
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Aipo
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Seler
In Latin
Philadelphus
apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Apieae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Apioideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Celery? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Celery. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Celery 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 Celery 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 Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Celery
Season and care of Mock Orange and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Celery Physical Information
Mock Orange and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Celery are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mock Orange and Celery
Care of Mock Orange and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.