Leucojum

Mock Orange

About Leucojum and Mock Orange

Leucojum

Mock Orange

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Mexico

1.4 Types

Not available

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA69

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

Wide range of ecological site

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

Not Available8-11

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

10-7

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

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

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

7.60 cm150.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.3.1 Minimum Width

NA180.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.7 Plant Color

2.7.1 Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

2.7.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.7.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Red, Orange

2.7.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

2.7.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

2.7.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

2.7.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

2.8 Shape

2.8.1 Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Ovate

2.9 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Seedlings, Transplanting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

4.8 Fertilizers

Bulb fertilizer

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

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

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

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Leucojum aestivum

CHOISYA ternata

7.2 Common Name

Leucojum, summer snowflake

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

7.2.1 In Hindi

Leucojum

Philadelphus

7.2.2 In German

Leucojum

Pfeifensträucher

7.2.3 In French

Leucojum

Philadelphus

7.2.4 In Spanish

Leucojum

Philadelphus

7.2.5 In Greek

Leucojum

Philadelphus

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Leucojum

Philadelphus

7.2.7 In Polish

Leucojum

Jaśminowiec

7.2.8 In Latin

Leucojum

Philadelphus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Liliales

Cornales

8.5 Family

Liliaceae

Rutaceae

8.6 Genus

Leucojum

Philadlephus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Philadelpheae

8.9 Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Hydrangeoideae

8.10 Number of Species

2179

1 27800

Properties of Leucojum and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Leucojum and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Leucojum and Mock Orange. Leucojum doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Leucojum does not have fragrant flowers. Leucojum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Leucojum and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leucojum and Mock Orange

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

Leucojum and Mock Orange Physical Information

Leucojum and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Mock Orange are as follows:

Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Leucojum and Mock Orange

Care of Leucojum and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.