About Aibika and Tilaka
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Tropical Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Rich
Loam
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Moist, Rich
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus manihot
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Maniok-Bisameibisch
Tilapia
In French
L'Aibika
Tilapia
In Spanish
Aibika
tilapia
In Portuguese
Aibika
tilaka
In Polish
aibika
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Abelmoschus
Symplocos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Aibika and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Aibika and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Aibika and Tilaka. Aibika doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Aibika does not have fragrant flowers. Aibika has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . 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 Aibika and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aibika and Tilaka
Season and care of Aibika and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Aibika and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aibika season is Early Spring and Spring and Tilaka season is Early Spring and Spring. The type of soil for Aibika is Moist, Rich and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Aibika is and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Aibika and Tilaka Physical Information
Aibika and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Aibika and Tilaka are as follows:
Aibika flower color: White
Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Aibika and Tilaka
Care of Aibika and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aibika 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.