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Mock Orange

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About Mock Orange and China Aster

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants

Origin

Mexico
China

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

6935
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-113-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
9 - 1

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Arrowhead

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double

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
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Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
China Aster

In Hindi

Philadelphus
चीन एस्टर

In German

Pfeifensträucher
China Aster

In French

Philadelphus
Chine Aster

In Spanish

Philadelphus
aster de China

In Greek

Philadelphus
Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
China Aster

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Chiny Aster

In Latin

Philadelphus
Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Asterales

Family

Rutaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae
Astereae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
Asteroideae

Number of Species

17915
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and China Aster

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and China Aster

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

Mock Orange and China Aster Physical Information

Mock Orange and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and China Aster are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet

  • China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Mock Orange and China Aster

Care of Mock Orange and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.