Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval, Finely Dentate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-purpose dry fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Nematodes
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
OSMANTHUS fragrans
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Sweet Olive
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Sweet Olive
In French
Philadelphus
Olive douce
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Oliva dulce
In Greek
Philadelphus
γλυκό Ελιά
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Olive doce
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
słodki Olive
In Latin
Philadelphus
Dulce Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Genus
Philadlephus
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Oleeae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Sweet Olive. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Sweet Olive 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 Olive 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 Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive
Season and care of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Sweet Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Sweet Olive Physical Information
Mock Orange and Sweet Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
- Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive
Care of Mock Orange and Sweet Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.