Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
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
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Philadelphus
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Philadelphus
citron basilic
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Philadelphus
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
manjericão limão
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Philadelphus
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Lemon Basil. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Mock Orange and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil
Care of Mock Orange and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.