Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Bougainvillea
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Bougainvillea
In French
Philadelphus
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Philadelphus
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Philadelphus
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Bougainvillea. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea 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 Bougainvillea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Mock Orange and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea
Care of Mock Orange and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.