Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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 to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Philadelphus
मौसम्बी
In German
Pfeifensträucher
süße Limone
In French
Philadelphus
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Philadelphus
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Philadelphus
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
doce de limão
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Philadelphus
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Genus
Philadlephus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Citreae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Citroideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Sweet Lime. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Mock Orange and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Mock Orange and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.