Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In Hindi
Philadelphus
चीकू
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Breiapfelbaum
In French
Philadelphus
Sapotillier
In Spanish
Philadelphus
chicle
In Greek
Philadelphus
sapodilla
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
sapodilla
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Philadelphus
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Sapotaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Sapotoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Sapodilla
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Sapodilla? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Sapodilla. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Sapodilla
Season and care of Mock Orange and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Sapodilla Physical Information
Mock Orange and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Sapodilla are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Sapodilla
Care of Mock Orange and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.