Mock Orange Plant
Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a shrub growing 6-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1.5-2 meters
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy soil
Shade
Well-drained, loamy
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, sunny
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
50-60
Potting media
Loamy or sandy soil
Fertilizers
Potassium-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3-5 years
Health Benefits
Used in ornamental gardening, has a calming scent, aids in relaxation
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil