Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
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, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Philadelphus
पोई
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Malabarspinat
In French
Philadelphus
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Philadelphus
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Philadelphus
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Philadelphus
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Basellaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Basella
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach
Care of Mock Orange and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.