Mock Orange

Autumn Crocus

About Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus

Mock Orange

Autumn Crocus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Mexico

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

6925

0 40000

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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm7.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

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

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata

Colchicum autumnale

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

In Hindi

Philadelphus

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

In German

Pfeifensträucher

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Philadelphus

colchique d'automne

In Spanish

Philadelphus

cólquico

In Greek

Philadelphus

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

In Portuguese

Philadelphus

aftomn gema

In Polish

Jaśminowiec

aftomn żółtka

In Latin

Philadelphus

aftomn vitellus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Cornales

Liliales

Family

Rutaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Philadlephus

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

179160

1 27800

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Properties of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus

Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus

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

Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus

Care of Mock Orange and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.