Tilaka

Mock Orange

About Tilaka and Mock Orange

Tilaka

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Mexico

Types

Simarouba glauca

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

869

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-128-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cuneate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

Tilaka

Philadelphus

In German

Tilapia

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Tilapia

Philadelphus

In Spanish

tilapia

Philadelphus

In Greek

tilaka

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

tilaka

Philadelphus

In Polish

tilakiem

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

tilaka

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ebenales

Cornales

Family

Symplocaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Symplocos

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

40179

1 27800

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Properties of Tilaka and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Mock Orange. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tilaka and Mock Orange

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

Tilaka and Mock Orange Physical Information

Tilaka and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Mock Orange are as follows:

Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Tilaka and Mock Orange

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