Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Philadlephus
Acacia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
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.