Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
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
Acidic, 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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Lemon
In Hindi
Philadelphus
नींबू
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Philadelphus
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Philadelphus
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Limão
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Philadelphus
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Genus
Philadlephus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Season and Care of Mock Orange and Lemon
Season and care of Mock Orange and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Lemon Physical Information
Mock Orange and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Lemon are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Lemon
Care of Mock Orange and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.