Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Tilaka
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Tilapia
In French
Philadelphus
Tilapia
In Spanish
Philadelphus
tilapia
In Greek
Philadelphus
tilaka
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
tilaka
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
tilakiem
In Latin
Philadelphus
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Tilaka. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Tilaka
Season and care of Mock Orange and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Tilaka Physical Information
Mock Orange and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Tilaka are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Tilaka
Care of Mock Orange and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.