×

Mock Orange
Mock Orange

Cyclamen
Cyclamen



ADD
Compare
X
Mock Orange
X
Cyclamen

About Mock Orange and Cyclamen

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Mexico
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

6924
0 40000
👆🏻

Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-115-9
0 99
👆🏻

AHS Heat Zone

10-7
7-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm0.54 cm
0 3900
👆🏻

Minimum Width

180.00 cm0.75 cm
0 6350
👆🏻

Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, 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, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

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
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Sikalemen

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Zyklamen

In French

Philadelphus
Cyclamen

In Spanish

Philadelphus
Ciclamen

In Greek

Philadelphus
κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Cíclame

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Cyklamen

In Latin

Philadelphus
Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae

Order

Cornales
Ericales

Family

Rutaceae
Primulaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-

Tribe

Philadelpheae
Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

17923
1 27800
👆🏻

Properties of Mock Orange and Cyclamen

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Cyclamen

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

Mock Orange and Cyclamen Physical Information

Mock Orange and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Cyclamen are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White

  • Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Mock Orange and Cyclamen

Care of Mock Orange and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.