Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Forests
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Spanish
azalea
tilapia
In Portuguese
Azalea
tilaka
In Polish
azalia
tilakiem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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:
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.