Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
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 Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
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
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
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
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Philadelphus
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Mais
In French
Philadelphus
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Philadelphus
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
milho doce
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Kukurydza
In Latin
Philadelphus
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Season and Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Mock Orange and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Mock Orange and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Corn
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.