Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Buttonbush
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
Tilaka
In German
Button Strauch
Tilapia
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Tilapia
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
tilapia
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
tilaka
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
tilaka
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
tilakiem
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bruniaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Cephalanthus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Tilaka
Season and care of Buttonbush and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Buttonbush and Tilaka Physical Information
Buttonbush and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Tilaka are as follows:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Buttonbush and Tilaka
Care of Buttonbush and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buttonbush 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.