Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
tropical environments
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
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White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRESINE herbstii
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Bloodleaf Plant
Tilaka
In German
Bloodleaf Pflanze
Tilapia
In French
Feuillesang Plante
Tilapia
In Spanish
Planta Sangrienta
tilapia
In Greek
Bloodleaf φυτών
tilaka
In Portuguese
Bloodleaf Planta
tilaka
In Polish
Bloodleaf roślin
tilakiem
In Latin
Planta Bloodleaf
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ebenales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Properties of Bloodleaf and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Bloodleaf and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Bloodleaf and Tilaka. Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Bloodleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Bloodleaf has allergic reactions like Pollen and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Bloodleaf and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bloodleaf and Tilaka
Season and care of Bloodleaf and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Bloodleaf and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bloodleaf is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Bloodleaf and Tilaka Physical Information
Bloodleaf and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bloodleaf and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Bloodleaf and Tilaka
Care of Bloodleaf and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bloodleaf 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.