1 What is
1.1 Life Span
1.2 Type
1.3 Origin
Mexico
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
1.8 Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
1.9 USDA Hardiness Zone
1.10 AHS Heat Zone
1.11 Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.12 Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
150.00 cm5.00 cm
0.54
3900
1.2.9 Minimum Width
180.00 cm10.00 cm
0.1
6350
1.4 Plant Color
1.4.1 Flower Color
1.4.2 Flower Color Modifier
1.4.3 Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
1.4.4 Leaf Color in Spring
1.4.5 Leaf Color in Summer
1.4.6 Leaf Color in Fall
1.4.7 Leaf Color in Winter
1.5 Shape
1.5.1 Leaf Shape
1.6 Thorns
2 Season
2.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
2.2 Growing Conditions
2.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
2.2.2 Growth Rate
2.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
2.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
2.2.5 Soil Drainage
2.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Not Available
2.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
2.3 Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
3 Care
3.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
3.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
3.3 Plant Maintenance
3.4 Watering Plants
3.4.1 Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
3.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
3.4.3 In Spring
3.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
3.5 Soil
3.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
3.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.7 Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
3.8 Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
3.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
3.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
4 Facts
4.1 Flowers
4.1.1 Flower Petal Number
4.2 Fruits
4.2.1 Showy Fruit
4.2.2 Edible Fruit
4.3 Fragrance
4.3.1 Fragrant Flower
4.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
4.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
4.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
4.4 Showy Foliage
4.5 Showy Bark
4.6 Foliage Texture
4.7 Foliage Sheen
4.8 Evergreen
4.9 Invasive
4.10 Self-Sowing
4.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
4.12 Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension
5 Benefits
5.1 Uses
5.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
5.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
5.1.3 Edible Uses
5.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
5.2 Plant Benefits
5.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
5.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
5.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
5.3 Used As Indoor Plant
5.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
5.5 Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Groundcover
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
6.2 Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Dwarf Bamboo
6.2.1 In Hindi
6.2.2 In German
6.2.3 In French
6.2.4 In Spanish
Philadelphus
Trachyspermum ammi
6.2.5 In Greek
Philadelphus
σπόρους καραμπίνα
6.2.6 In Portuguese
6.2.7 In Polish
6.2.8 In Latin
Philadelphus
semina Carom
7 Classification
7.1 Kingdom
7.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.4 Order
7.5 Family
7.6 Genus
Philadlephus
Trachyspermum
7.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
7.8 Tribe
7.9 Subfamily
7.10 Number of Species