Azalea

Tilaka

About Azalea and Tilaka

Azalea

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

108

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Habitat

Forests

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-12

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm460.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Azalea

Tilaka

In German

Azalee

Tilapia

In French

azalée

Tilapia

In Spanish

azalea

tilapia

In Greek

αζάλεα

tilaka

In Portuguese

Azalea

tilaka

In Polish

azalia

tilakiem

In Latin

Azalea

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Ebenales

Family

Ericaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

102440

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Tilaka

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

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Season and Care of Azalea and Tilaka

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

Azalea and Tilaka Physical Information

Azalea and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Tilaka are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Azalea and Tilaka

Care of Azalea and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea 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.