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About Mock Orange and Silver Wattle

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Mexico
Australia

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia

Number of Varieties

692
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
open forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-118-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
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Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm530.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm530.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Long Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant

In Spring

Moderate
Adequately

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune after flowering

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 spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

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
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Allergy

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

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Windbreak

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, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
Acacia retinodes

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Silver Wattle

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Silver Wattle

In French

Philadelphus
Mimosa d'été

In Spanish

Philadelphus
acacia amarilla

In Greek

Philadelphus
ασήμι μιμόζα

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Acacia retinodes

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Silver Wattle

In Latin

Philadelphus
Silver Wattle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Fabales

Family

Rutaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Acacia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Philadelpheae
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Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
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Number of Species

179950
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and Silver Wattle

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Silver Wattle

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

Mock Orange and Silver Wattle Physical Information

Mock Orange and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Silver Wattle are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow

  • Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Mock Orange and Silver Wattle

Care of Mock Orange and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.