Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Nepeta cataria
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
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Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Katzenminze
Tilapia
In French
cataire
Tilapia
In Spanish
Catnip
tilapia
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
tilaka
In Portuguese
catnip
tilaka
In Polish
Kocimiętka
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Catnip and Tilaka
Season and care of Catnip and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Catnip and Tilaka Physical Information
Catnip and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and Tilaka are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Catnip and Tilaka
Care of Catnip and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catnip 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.