Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
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Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Tilaka
In German
Tabernaemontana
Tilapia
In French
Tabernaemontana
Tilapia
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
tilapia
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
tilaka
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
tilaka
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
tilakiem
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ebenales
Family
Apocynaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Tilaka. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Tilaka Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka
Care of Crape Jasmine and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.