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Mock Orange
Mock Orange

Chincherinchee
Chincherinchee



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About Mock Orange and Chincherinchee

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Number of Varieties

6925
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-117-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
10-7

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 cm20.30 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
-

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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer

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, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth

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
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Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

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

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Chincherinchee

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Kap-Milchstern

In French

Philadelphus
Chincherinchee

In Spanish

Philadelphus
Chincherinchee

In Greek

Philadelphus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Chinkerinchee

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Chincherinchee,

In Latin

Philadelphus
Chincherinchee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Cornales
Asparagales

Family

Rutaceae
Asparagaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Ornithogalum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Philadelpheae
Ornithogaleae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
Scilloideae

Number of Species

179180
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee

Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Chincherinchee. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee

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

Mock Orange and Chincherinchee Physical Information

Mock Orange and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold

  • Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green

Care of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee

Care of Mock Orange and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.