Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Food Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Spinach
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
पालक
Philadelphus
In German
Spinat
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Épinards
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Espinacas
Philadelphus
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Philadelphus
In Polish
Szpinak
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Spinach
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anserineae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Spinach and Mock Orange
Season and care of Spinach and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Mock Orange season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Mock Orange Physical Information
Spinach and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Mock Orange are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Spinach and Mock Orange
Care of Spinach and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.