Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Bulb Vegetable
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
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
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
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
Red blotch
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
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
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
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Scallion, Shallot
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Shallot
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Schalotte
In French
Philadelphus
échalote
In Spanish
Philadelphus
chalote
In Greek
Philadelphus
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Sallot
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Sallot
In Latin
Philadelphus
Sallot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Shallot
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Shallot? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Shallot. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Shallot 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 Shallot 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 Shallot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Shallot
Season and care of Mock Orange and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shallot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Shallot is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Shallot Physical Information
Mock Orange and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Shallot are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shallot flower color: White
- Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mock Orange and Shallot
Care of Mock Orange and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.