Mexican orange blossom
Also known as: Mexican orange; Mexican orange flower
A rounded, medium-sized bushy evergreen shrub, with dark, glossy green leaves divided into three broad leaflets. Flowers pure white, scented, often appearing fitfully into winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata)
- Genus
- Choisya
- Family
- Rutaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Mexican orange blossom
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mexican orange blossom
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Mexican orange blossom care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Can get glasshouse red spider mite and damage by snails
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