Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Tilaka
In German
Chionodoxa
Tilapia
In French
Chionodoxa
Tilapia
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
tilapia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
tilaka
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
tilaka
In Polish
Chionodoxa
tilakiem
In Latin
Chionodoxa
tilaka
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chionodoxa and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Chionodoxa and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Chionodoxa and Tilaka. Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Chionodoxa does not have fragrant flowers. Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Chionodoxa and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Tilaka
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Tilaka Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Tilaka are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Tilaka
Care of Chionodoxa and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.