Hosta

Tilaka

About Hosta and Tilaka

Hosta

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Asia

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

708

0 40000

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Hosta

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Hosta

Tilaka

In German

Hosta

Tilapia

In French

Hosta

Tilapia

In Spanish

Hosta

tilapia

In Greek

Hosta

tilaka

In Portuguese

Hosta

tilaka

In Polish

Hosta

tilakiem

In Latin

strone

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ebenales

Family

Liliaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Hosta

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

7040

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Tilaka

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Tilaka. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Tilaka has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Tilaka

Season and care of Hosta and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.

Hosta and Tilaka Physical Information

Hosta and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Tilaka are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hosta and Tilaka

Care of Hosta and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.