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About Mock Orange and Petunia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Mexico
South America

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias

Number of Varieties

69118
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-119-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
-

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided

Habit

Oval or Rounded
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm5.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm2.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Golden Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

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
Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
Petunia

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Petunia

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Petunia

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Petunie

In French

Philadelphus
Pétunia

In Spanish

Philadelphus
Petunia

In Greek

Philadelphus
πετούνια

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Petúnia

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Petunia

In Latin

Philadelphus
Petunia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Solanales

Family

Rutaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Petunia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae
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Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
Petunioideae

Number of Species

17935
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and Petunia

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Petunia

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

Mock Orange and Petunia Physical Information

Mock Orange and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Petunia are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow

  • Petunia leaf color: Golden Green

Care of Mock Orange and Petunia

Care of Mock Orange and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.