Lilacs

Mock Orange

About Lilacs and Mock Orange

Lilacs

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Northern America

Mexico

Types

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

100069

0 40000

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Habitat

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-78-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

10-7

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

9.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, 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

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

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

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Syringa

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Lilac

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

बकाइन

Philadelphus

In German

Flieder

Pfeifensträucher

In French

lilas

Philadelphus

In Spanish

lila

Philadelphus

In Greek

πασχαλιά

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

lilás

Philadelphus

In Polish

liliowy

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

lilac

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Cornales

Family

Oleaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Syringa

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Oleeae

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

12179

1 27800

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Properties of Lilacs and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Lilacs and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Lilacs and Mock Orange. Lilacs doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Lilacs does not have fragrant flowers. Lilacs has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchy eyes and Runny nose and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Itchy eyes and Runny nose. 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 Lilacs and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lilacs and Mock Orange

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

Lilacs and Mock Orange Physical Information

Lilacs and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Mock Orange are as follows:

Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Lilacs and Mock Orange

Care of Lilacs and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Lilacs 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.