Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
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, Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Tilaka
In German
Echte Kamille
Tilapia
In French
Matricaria recutita
Tilapia
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
tilapia
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
tilaka
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
tilakiem
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
tilaka
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Symplocos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of German Chamomile and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Tilaka. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. 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 German Chamomile and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Tilaka
Season and care of German Chamomile and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Tilaka Physical Information
German Chamomile and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Tilaka are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Tilaka
Care of German Chamomile and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.