Mock Orange

Mock Orange is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Mock Orange →

Common Mock Orange Problems →

Mock Orange prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Mock Orange Water Frequency →

Mock Orange Root Rot →

Mock Orange requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Mock Orange Light Requirements →

Mock Orange Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Mock Orange is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Mock Orange will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Mock Orange Lifecycle →

Mock Orange Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Mock Orange →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Mock Orange can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Mock Orange Temperature Tolerance →

Mock Orange Hardiness Zones →

Is Mock Orange a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Mock Orange, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Mock Orange →

What Eats Mock Orange? →

• Drooping Mock Orange Leaves →
• Mock Orange Dropping Leaves →
• Mock Orange Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Mock Orange →
• Brown Spots on Mock Orange →
• Mock Orange Leaves Falling Over →
• Mock Orange Leaves Curling →
• Mock Orange Yellow Leaves →
• Mock Orange Root Rot →
• Why Is My Mock Orange Wilting? →