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Mock Orange
Mock Orange

Schefflera
Schefflera



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About Mock Orange and Schefflera

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Mexico
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Types

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Schefflera actinophylla

Number of Varieties

69900
0 40000
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Habitat

Wide range of ecological site
Bog Garden, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-7
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Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm900.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

180.00 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
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Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Obtuse

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
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Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

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

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
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Foliage Sheen

Glossy
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Mites

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls

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
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Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHOISYA ternata
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'

Common Name

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Schefflera

In Hindi

Philadelphus
Schefflera

In German

Pfeifensträucher
Schefflera

In French

Philadelphus
Schefflera

In Spanish

Philadelphus
Schefflera

In Greek

Philadelphus
Schefflera

In Portuguese

Philadelphus
Schefflera

In Polish

Jaśminowiec
Schefflera

In Latin

Philadelphus
Schefflera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cornales
Apiales

Family

Rutaceae
Araliaceae

Genus

Philadlephus
Schefflera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae
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Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae
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Number of Species

179700
1 27800
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Properties of Mock Orange and Schefflera

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

Season and Care of Mock Orange and Schefflera

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

Mock Orange and Schefflera Physical Information

Mock Orange and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Schefflera are as follows:

  • Mock Orange flower color: White

  • Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Schefflera flower color:

  • Schefflera leaf color:

Care of Mock Orange and Schefflera

Care of Mock Orange and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.