Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Tilaka
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Tilapia
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Tilapia
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
tilapia
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
tilaka
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
tilaka
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
tilakiem
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.