Also known as Mexican Orange · Mexican Starleaf Orange · Starleaf
Choisya dumosa is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico, featuring aromatic foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C; tolerates cooler conditions in winter.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during winter months when the plant is less actively growing.
Ensure good drainage in pots or garden beds.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done in late spring or early summer.
Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining medium. Keep moist and humid.
Alternatively, sow seeds in spring, but plants may take longer to mature.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
Water thoroughly after repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Mexican-Orange (Choisya dumosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Choisya |
| Species | Choisya dumosa |
Similar in genus Choisya
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