Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
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Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Koriander
Tilapia
In French
Coriandre
Tilapia
In Spanish
Cilantro
tilapia
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Coentro
tilaka
In Polish
Kolendra
tilakiem
In Latin
coriandrum
tilaka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Coriander and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Coriander and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Coriander and Tilaka. Coriander doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Coriander does not have fragrant flowers. Coriander has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes and Watery eyes. 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 Coriander and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coriander and Tilaka
Season and care of Coriander and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Coriander and Tilaka Physical Information
Coriander and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Tilaka are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Coriander and Tilaka
Care of Coriander and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander 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.