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Mock Orange

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About Mock Orange and Celosia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants

Origin

Mexico
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata

Number of Varieties

693
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-111-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
9-2

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm20.30 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
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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
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Y-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune ocassionally

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
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Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

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

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Whole plant
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Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
CELOSIA argentea

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Celosia

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Celosia

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Celosia

In French

Philadelphus
Celosia

In Spanish

Philadelphus
Celosia

In Greek

Philadelphus
Celosia

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Celosia

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
celosia

In Latin

Philadelphus
Celosia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Caryophyllales

Family

Rutaceae
Amaranthaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Celosia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae
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Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
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Number of Species

17911
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and Celosia

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Celosia

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

Mock Orange and Celosia Physical Information

Mock Orange and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Celosia are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory

  • Celosia leaf color: Green

Care of Mock Orange and Celosia

Care of Mock Orange and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.