Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Philadelphus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Narzissen
In French
Philadelphus
Narcissus
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Narcissus
In Greek
Philadelphus
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Narcissus
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Narcyz
In Latin
Philadelphus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Jonquil. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Jonquil 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 Jonquil 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 Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Jonquil
Season and care of Mock Orange and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Jonquil Physical Information
Mock Orange and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Jonquil are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Jonquil
Care of Mock Orange and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.