Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
Tritoma
Philadelphus
In German
Tritoma
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Tritoma
Philadelphus
In Spanish
tritoma
Philadelphus
In Greek
tritoma
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Philadelphus
In Polish
Tritoma
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Trytoma
Philadelphus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Kniphofia
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Tritoma and Mock Orange
Season and care of Tritoma and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and Mock Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Tritoma and Mock Orange Physical Information
Tritoma and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and Mock Orange are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tritoma and Mock Orange
Care of Tritoma and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma 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.
