Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Fruit Trees
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
coco Plum
Tilapia
In French
Coco Plum
Tilapia
In Spanish
Coco Plum
tilapia
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
tilaka
In Polish
coco plum
tilakiem
In Latin
coco plum
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Ebenales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Tilaka
Season and care of Coco Plum and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Coco Plum and Tilaka Physical Information
Coco Plum and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Tilaka are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coco Plum and Tilaka
Care of Coco Plum and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.