Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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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
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Wild lilac
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Tilaka
In German
Ceanothus
Tilapia
In French
Ceanothus
Tilapia
In Spanish
Ceanothus
tilapia
In Greek
Ceanothus
tilaka
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
tilaka
In Polish
Ceanothus
tilakiem
In Latin
Ceanothus
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Tilaka
Season and care of Ceanothus and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Tilaka season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Ceanothus and Tilaka Physical Information
Ceanothus and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Tilaka are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ceanothus and Tilaka
Care of Ceanothus and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.