Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
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In Hindi
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Twinleaf
In French
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
In Greek
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Twinleaf
In Latin
Philadelphus
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Ranunculales
Family
Rutaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Twinleaf. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Twinleaf
Season and care of Mock Orange and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Twinleaf Physical Information
Mock Orange and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Twinleaf are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mock Orange and Twinleaf
Care of Mock Orange and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.