Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
African violet
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
Tilaka
In German
African Violet
Tilapia
In French
African Violet
Tilapia
In Spanish
Violeta africana
tilapia
In Greek
African Violet
tilaka
In Portuguese
Violet africano
tilaka
In Polish
African Violet
tilakiem
In Latin
African Violet
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Not Available
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Not Available
Properties of African Violet and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Tilaka. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tilaka has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 African Violet and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Tilaka
Season and care of African Violet and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
African Violet and Tilaka Physical Information
African Violet and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Tilaka are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Violet and Tilaka
Care of African Violet and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Violet 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.