Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 dead branches, Remove dead 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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Philadelphus
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Philadelphus
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Philadelphus
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Philadelphus
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Philadelphus
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper
Care of Mock Orange and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.