Ixora

Tilaka

About Ixora and Tilaka

Ixora

Tilaka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata

Simarouba glauca

Number of Varieties

4008

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-12

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple, Rose

Purple, Dark Blue, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cuneate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive 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

Aphids, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

IXORA

SYMPLOCOS racemosa

Common Name

Ixora

Lodh Tree Lotus Bark

In Hindi

Ixora

Tilaka

In German

Ixora

Tilapia

In French

Ixora

Tilapia

In Spanish

Ixora

tilapia

In Greek

Ixora

tilaka

In Portuguese

Ixora

tilaka

In Polish

Ixora

tilakiem

In Latin

Ixora

tilaka

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ebenales

Family

Rubiaceae

Symplocaceae

Genus

Ixora

Symplocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ixoreae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae

Number of Species

54540

1 27800

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Properties of Ixora and Tilaka

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

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Season and Care of Ixora and Tilaka

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

Ixora and Tilaka Physical Information

Ixora and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ixora and Tilaka are as follows:

Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ixora and Tilaka

Care of Ixora and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ixora 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.