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About Mock Orange and Clivia


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  
Shrub  

Origin
South Africa  
Mexico  

Types
Perennials  
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii  

Number of Varieties
15  
99+
69  
99+

Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands  
Wide range of ecological site  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11  
8-11  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
10-7  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Red  
Red, Orange  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water more in summer  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape  

Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Heat Tolerance  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Insects  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness  
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata  
CHOISYA ternata  

Common Name
Clivia  
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange  

In Hindi
Clivia  
Philadelphus  

In German
Clivia  
Pfeifensträucher  

In French
Clivia  
Philadelphus  

In Spanish
Clivia  
Philadelphus  

In Greek
κλίβια  
Philadelphus  

In Portuguese
Clivia  
Philadelphus  

In Polish
Clivia  
Jaśminowiec  

In Latin
Clivia  
Philadelphus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Asparagales  
Cornales  

Family
Liliaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Clivia  
Philadlephus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Philadelpheae  

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae  
Hydrangeoideae  

Number of Species
10  
179  
99+

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Properties of Clivia and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Mock Orange. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Clivia and Mock Orange

Season and care of Clivia and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Clivia and Mock Orange Physical Information

Clivia and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Mock Orange are as follows:

Care of Clivia and Mock Orange

Care of Clivia and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done 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 Clivia 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.

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